Re: [Debconf-discuss] Mexican water
* martin f krafft <madduck@madduck.net> [2006:05:05 06:22 +0200]:
> also sprach Erinn Clark <erinn@double-helix.org> [2006.04.17.1756 +0200]:
> > I've looked around a bit, but I can't seem to find anything on the dc6
> > website or wiki pages that mention the dangers of drinking tap water in
> > Mexico. I went to my doctor who gave me a prescription for Cipro
>
> I would refrain from using Cipro of Loperamide for as long as
> possible. Did your doctor tell you that you have to take Cipro for
> up to four days after the symptoms are gone, seven days at least?
> I have met many travellers here from the US who just threw one or
> two pills, then stopped. This is a very bad idea as some bacteria
> may survive and quickly develop a resistance, so that Cipro won't be
> of much use in the future for you.
>
> Instead, make sure to bring electrolyte solution and keep well
> hydrated!
Yes, Doc Martin, I do know to take antibiotics for the full amount of time.
(I will be bringing tons of Pepto/Imodium, of course, and surviving on
bottled water. The Cipro is only for a real emergency in case I become
desperately ill.)
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