Re: [Debconf-discuss] Mexican water
Erinn Clark dijo [Fri, May 05, 2006 at 12:56:51AM -0400]:
> > > 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
And, please don't get yourself predisposed, you won't get ill. It's
not like if you were going to Mexico, anyway.
BTW: We have 24hr medical service just 200m away from the hotel. If
you get ill, you will get the electrolyte solution there, as wel as
even the meanest antibiotics.
Greetings,
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