Intestinal infections are the “queens” of any holiday season. Their pathogens can be listed for a long time: these include E. coli, salmonella, halophilic bacteria (they live in a salty environment), rotaviruses, adenoviruses, enteroviruses...

For example, in Crimea, about 300-350 cases are now registered weekly, and these are only those sick people who sought help.

Dangerous corn

The source of the disease can be, first of all, products purchased secondhand. Trade in food on Crimean beaches has been banned. But on the embankments of resort towns and villages there appear sellers of boiled corn, sweets, even dried fish, for which the heat is categorically contraindicated.

Some of the visitors sincerely believe that since they are selling, it is allowed, while others simply hope that nothing bad will happen: maybe they will get away with it. And indeed, it often does, but in such a way that the toilet becomes the main resting place. Children, as a rule, react more sharply: the temperature rises, vomiting begins, and the level of acetone in the urine increases due to dehydration. In this case, there can be only one advice: consult a doctor.

At the height of summer, ice cream can also become dangerous if it is purchased, for example, on the same beach. The fact is that “spontaneous” sellers store the product until the bitter end, until they manage to sell it to the buyer. It happens that such merchants even buy rejected ice cream at a cheap price - melted, out of shape. Purchasing such a “delicacy” that has been improperly stored, defrosted, or in contact with other products can lead, for example, to an intestinal infection caused by Escherichia coli bacteria.

Most often, manufacturers of cotton candy do not burden themselves with obtaining permits to sell the product - fortunately, the device for its preparation is compact, it can be quickly deployed and just as quickly assembled. In addition to the unpredictable reaction to the dyes used, the seller himself can be dangerous - who knows how healthy he is...

Not so fast…

In summer, the body of a person who comes to the sea is vulnerable. This applies not only to guests from the mainland, but also to Crimean residents. It would seem that what’s wrong with this: coming from Simferopol to Evpatoria for a week or two! But even such a person undergoes adaptation, the immune system is rebuilt, weakened - especially if you want to get the maximum doses of sun and sea in a few days. Therefore, intestinal ailments are more difficult to tolerate.

Often, intestinal infections come as a bonus to lunch or dinner in a cafe - if the owners do not particularly care about the quality of the products, their storage conditions, the integrity and health of the staff. Recently, the territorial department for Feodosia, Sudak and Kirovsky district Rospotrebnadzor in Crimea and Sevastopol conducted inspections of public catering facilities. Experts visited 20 establishments and discovered a solid array of violations. Among them are the sale of perishable food products without refrigeration facilities and the lack of production control over the safety and quality of products.

Sometimes a stomach riot occurs after holidaymakers start drinking tap water - in some resort areas, even local residents do not risk this. It’s not that the water is dirty, it’s just sometimes highly mineralized.

In theory, you can “get acquainted” with intestinal diseases at sea by swallowing water. For now, however, the likelihood of this is low. As reported Head of the Sanitary Supervision Department of Rospotrebnadzor for the Republic of Kazakhstan and Sevastopol Igor Sokolov, constant monitoring of sea water is carried out, samples are taken in all places of public recreation. As of the end of June, all sample results obtained are standard. “The experience of previous years shows that we begin to receive non-standard samples in July-August. In particular, this is due to the fact that the load on our sewage treatment plants is increasing. A number of coastal settlements Crimea does not have a sewer system, waste is dumped into rivers, and from there it ends up in the sea,” he explained.

Water monitoring is carried out specifically on beaches - in coastal areas that have a beach map and are equipped with changing rooms, awnings, toilets, etc. All other sections of the coastal strip, where such conditions are not created, are not formally beaches. And what floats there with the vacationers remains a mystery.

Resorts on the Black Sea coast have become incredibly popular over the past few years. Most Russian citizens prefer to spend their holidays on the Black Sea. Pleasant climate, picturesque nature, warm gentle sea, wide beaches coastline and reasonable prices for holidays are what attracts modern tourists.

Recently it became known that E. coli was discovered in the Black Sea. This news literally turned the whole idea of ​​a pleasant holiday upside down and became the cause of mass anxiety, almost panic. Many of those who had already purchased vouchers and tickets began to refuse them, not wanting to spend their entire vacation in a hospital bed. So what do real reviews say on this issue? Was it really discovered in the Black Sea or was it all the machinations of attackers? Let's take a closer look at this issue.

Tourist dissatisfaction

Tourists spending their holidays at resorts on the Black Sea coast are concerned about the sanitary condition of the region. The petition about E. coli in the Black Sea is the fruit of their collective work. So, they complain that after taking water procedures, that is, banal swimming in sea water, they have to become another patient in overcrowded medical institutions. And it’s all because of E. coli in the Black Sea. Vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, loss of strength and a fairly high body temperature - all these symptoms are present to varying degrees in patients at the local hospital.

Hospitals are really overcrowded, patients are lying in the corridor, and all this is in Olympic Sochi, which was literally revived from the ashes, in which all the necessary conditions were created for family vacation. Children are at risk; they are primarily affected by E. coli in the Black Sea. Numerous reviews from tourists and vacationers indicate dirt on the beaches, widespread unsanitary conditions, and the presence of waste and sewage water in the sea. If you look at the reviews of tourists, you will probably find information in each of them about disgusting health, vomiting, and terrible pain after the first contact with water. There is no doubt that E. coli was discovered on the Black Sea coast. Another thing is what are the reasons for such a widespread infection, its massive and active spread, and whether measures will be taken to stabilize the situation.

Of course, not everyone can afford expensive foreign resorts. On the other hand, why go somewhere if our country, due to its profitable geographical location has its own exit to warm sea. Every year at resorts Krasnodar region Hundreds of thousands of tourists from different parts of the country spend their holidays here, military personnel who, due to their profession, do not have the right to leave the Russian Federation. We are all interested in ensuring that our resorts create the necessary conditions for a complete, most comfortable and, most importantly, safe holiday.

Possible reasons

The authorities speak rather restrainedly on this issue, trying to maintain calm in the region. Meanwhile, local hospitals continue to receive complaints from tourists and local residents.

Why is there E. coli in the Black Sea? What caused the mass poisoning of vacationers? Are there methods to stop the spread of infection in the region? Rospotrebnadzor presented a report on the above survey of water on the Black Sea coast of Sochi and Adler. According to him, it was not found in the sea; therefore, the cause of such a massive epidemic could be anything, but not an infection. Of course, the authorities refer to overcrowding of the beaches, unsanitary conditions, and non-compliance with basic hygiene requirements by vacationers.

E. coli in the Black Sea may appear as a result of the active discharge of waste and sewage water and garbage into sea water. If you have ever vacationed in the Black Sea resorts of Russia during the season, you probably had the opportunity to appreciate all this “splendor”.

How does infection occur?

Disinterested parties, after their own independent examination, have revealed that E. coli is constantly present in the Black Sea. August is the peak season when infection is widespread. It is at this time of year that local hospitals become overwhelmed with patients.

So, it was possible to reveal that most often infection occurs after direct contact with sea water, namely ingestion of it while swimming. At risk are children aged two years and older, who, due to their age, find it difficult to observe basic protective and hygiene measures. That is why children are frequent patients in the infectious diseases department of local hospitals. As you know, treating an infection in a child has a number of difficulties, can take a long time and lead to serious consequences.

So, annual problems with the sea, or rather the state of sea water, begin at the beginning of the season - June, when the temperature begins to gradually rise. It is under such conditions that the infection begins to appear and subsequently actively spread. The picture is complicated by breakwaters that contribute to water stagnation, as well as the lack of a sewerage system in Sochi, as a result of which all wastewater is sent straight to the sea.

Why Russian resorts

Of course, all tourists and vacationers are interested in the geography of the spread of infection. We all know from our school geography course that the Black Sea belongs not only Russian Federation, at least Türkiye and Bulgaria offer their guests to visit the Black Sea. E. coli (where it is not present, epidemics do not occur), however, is found only in our country. Why does information about infection come from Russian resorts? These are the questions that modern tourists ask.

According to experts on the subject, E. coli is a bacterium that can be found in any environment. That is why not a single resort with a massive concentration of vacationers during the season can completely protect itself from such a nuisance. Another thing is that E. coli in the Black Sea (2016 was the year when the current sanitary situation was declared catastrophic) is a consequence of water contamination with feces, processed products, and wastewater. And all these illegal emissions occur again within our state. Here is the answer to the question why E. coli was discovered in the Black Sea.

Moreover, local authorities are trying to squeeze the maximum out of resorts during the season. This is evidenced by the overcrowding of beaches, hotels, inns and holiday homes. Of course, high air temperature promotes the spread of infection, which leads to such a reaction.

A little about the infection

For some tourists, the information that E. coli was found in the Black Sea means nothing. They understand nothing about medicine, have no idea what an infection is, what area of ​​the human body it affects, how it is transmitted. That is why sometimes they cannot identify its presence in their body.

Non-pathogenic varieties of E. coli are part of the intestinal microflora and, accordingly, are present in the body of every person. Pathogenic strains cause infectious and inflammatory diseases, most often of the gastrointestinal tract. They produce enterotoxins that cause diarrhea.

About symptoms

Symptoms of infection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and fever. Among the main causes of infection, experts highlight failure to comply with basic hygiene standards. At the same time, infection often occurs at resorts during mass gatherings of people.

Treatment

After E. coli was found in the Black Sea, local hospitals and clinics do not stop receiving complaints from vacationers. The infectious diseases departments are literally overcrowded, people are even lying in the corridor on the floor. E. coli has become a big problem in the Black Sea. You should not self-medicate. It is difficult to cope with an infection without the help of doctors; it is better to consult a specialist immediately after detecting the first signs of the disease. Most often, antibiotics, absorbent drugs based on activated carbon, for example, and probiotics are used for therapy.

Fighting the epidemic

Of course, without the intervention of local authorities it is unlikely that the problem will be solved and eradicated. The main problem of the resort is the lack of a unified sewer system. Sochi was put in order, landscaped, some of its areas were literally rebuilt, but the issue with the sewerage system remains open. And all this happens in the main resort and tourist center of the country, which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists. Of course, under such conditions, sewage and sewage water flow into the sea in unlimited quantities. If you remember your school geography course, you will probably note that the Black Sea, from a sanitation point of view, is not located in the most favorable way, but all because the water in it is renewed at a negligibly low rate - in most cases it stagnates. And under the influence of sweltering heat, it becomes a real hotbed of infections, including intestinal ones.

Great attention should be paid to the tourists themselves, or rather, to accustom them to comply with basic standards and hygiene requirements. First of all, it is necessary to prohibit the sale of drinks and food on local beaches: in the course of numerous studies, it has been found that it is while eating on the beach with dirty hands that infection can occur. It is necessary to eat only in trusted establishments, avoiding all contact with locally produced products presented on the beach.

How to protect yourself from infection

How to go to the sea without catching an intestinal infection? This question is one of the most pressing today, because not everyone is ready to give up their summer vacation.

So, first of all, at resorts you should take care of hygiene, after each sea swim, take a shower, cleansing your skin. A shower not only helps to wash off sea salt from the body, but also removes all contaminants that are definitely present in the water to one degree or another. It is here, at sea, that you should be more attentive and demanding about everything that you eat, what your children eat, be sure to wash your hands before every meal, use sunscreen and spend more time in the fresh air, trying to find a secluded place. Agree, tourists who vacation on the same Black Sea, but choose for their leisure time distant from the center, more secluded, sometimes wild places, almost never receive complaints. Tourists who go to the sea at the height of the season, when the beaches are simply crowded, complain.

What to do for those who have already bought tickets

If you have already purchased vouchers, but are concerned about information about the detection of an infection on Black Sea coast, no need to panic. E. coli in the Black Sea (whether it’s 2016 or another year, it doesn’t matter) is not uncommon. It should be understood that for resort towns in sweltering heat this is the norm. Another thing is how you will feel about it. Do not be afraid and refuse your planned trip. Look: even after numerous warnings, people still continue to come to Sochi and Adler.

You just need to remember a few simple rules:

• avoid swimming during extreme heat - it is under the influence of high air temperatures and prolonged heating of water in the sea near the shore that bacteria begin to accumulate in huge quantities. It’s better to wait a little and go into the sea when the air temperature returns to normal;
• try, if possible, not to swallow water while bathing, explain this to children who are at risk;
• Never use sea water to wash fruits and vegetables;
• observe hygiene standards;
• After each contact with sea water, be sure to wash your hands with soap;
• understand that coastal areas are not intended for urination; there are specially designated places for this - toilets.

Summing up

Of course, it is stupid to deny the presence of infection in the Black Sea when the region’s hospitals are simply overcrowded with infected tourists. However, if each of us takes control of our health and follows simple rules for staying at resorts, we will be able to reduce the likelihood of infection significantly. Of course, government agencies must intervene in the problem, carry out all the necessary measures to eliminate the source of infection, develop a sewerage project, monitor the condition of the beaches, food in resort area. Only joint efforts aimed at eliminating the problem will lead to maximum results.

On the change.org resource, signatures are being collected for a petition from Norilsk resident Larisa Yangol, who asks President Vladimir Putin to take control of the sanitary situation in the resorts of the Black Sea coast. Since mid-August, numerous vacationers have been publishing on social networks reports of cases of intestinal infection and rotavirus in Sochi and Anapa, as well as their reports of visits to overcrowded hospitals. At the same time, the Ministry of Health of the Krasnodar Territory and Rospotrebnadzor deny massive outbreaks of infection. The regional prosecutor's office announced the closure of the beach in Novorossiysk due to the dangerous proximity to the sewerage system.

The last weeks of the school holidays were overshadowed by numerous reports of outbreaks of intestinal infection and rotavirus at resorts on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory. Messages are published in in social networks by the vacationers themselves, as a result of which some users who booked tickets and vacations on the Black Sea for the last days of August or the velvet season abandon their plans. Petition “Stop intestinal infection in the Black Sea!” on change.org, by Monday, August 29, it had collected more than 700 signatures. The initiator of the appeal to the President of Russia, Larisa Yangol from Norilsk, described the sanitary situation on the Black Sea coast as catastrophic: “Having been in Adler with a small child for only two days and having swam in the sea, instead of resting, we got an intestinal infection and a trip to the infectious diseases hospital, which turned out to be overcrowded with vacationers, sick The kids are even lying in the corridors, there’s not enough space!” - writes Larisa Yangol. The BlogSochi resource published a message from Angela Alekseenko, who complained that her child in Adler contracted an intestinal infection just by sitting on the beach. “60 children a night are admitted to the hospital with one diagnosis - “intestinal infection”, all the children are in the arms of their parents, they are constantly vomiting, they are exhausted and cannot stand on their feet,” the woman writes. “Poor doctors who do nothing they have time, the hospitals are overcrowded.” Users of social networks from different cities of Russia in their comments to these messages confirm that cases of intestinal diseases, especially in children, are not uncommon on the Black Sea coast.

The editor-in-chief of the BlogSochi resource, Alexander Valov, believes that the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Sochi may worsen due to shortcomings in the commissioning of Olympic infrastructure facilities (sewage treatment plants are not operating at full capacity), as well as due to the massive construction of mini-hotels and housing that is connected to the sewer system with violations or is not connected at all. In this regard, garbage and sewage end up in streams and rivers, and then into the sea, notes Mr. Valov.

According to the regional prosecutor's office, in the summer of 2016 there were three cases of suspension of beach operations due to violations of operating standards: in the Central region of Sochi, the Lastochka and Svetlyachok beaches were closed (tenants at the time of the inspection did not provide the territory with a shower and toilet, now the violations have been eliminated ). In Novorossiysk, the court closed the Neptune beach because it is located in close proximity to sewerage facilities, and studies of sea water showed that permissible pollution standards were exceeded.

Anna Perova, Krasnodar

We also “vacated” in Adler in July 2016. We saw the Olympic Park: without a single tree in 32-degree heat, there are no names at the Olympic Park stops, it’s not even clear where to call a taxi, because... on public transport will not leave; to the Olympics There is no access to the objects, they are located behind a triple fence at 20m. from them; There are no names on the Olympus objects; they can only be recognized and seen closer by taking a paid excursion. The new junctions and bridges are very beautiful, but not well thought out; if you have passed your exit, then it is no longer possible to return back, or you have to drive 14 km. before turning around, or you find yourself in some terrible outskirts, where, in reality, you are afraid for your life. We went to Sochi a couple of times. We were in the “Riviera”: a dried-out park, plants exhausted without watering, palm trees with dried leaves, tents with third-party entertainment (the whole country is getting rid of them), you can’t even see the park behind it, angry service sellers. We went to MoreMall, which, apparently, they forgot to decorate the outside (in Saratov, unexpectedly, it’s more beautiful shopping centers ). All this every second made me think: they want to make money on us, but what in return? Why pay a lot of money? Knowing that we would not come to Sochi again (for that kind of money we could have a better rest), we decided to go to Krasnaya Polyana. It is very beautiful there: mountains, beautiful hotels and cafes that are not affordable (all without visitors). Believe it or not, we were very happy with McDonald's. Only there it was possible to have a snack available, but there were long queues, because... almost all the people are here. For 3600r. (2 adults, 1 child) went up 3 lifts and decided to see everything at once, because... I don’t want to go to Sochi anymore (we didn’t know yet that we would be in an infectious disease unit). There are again angry, dissatisfied staff at the lifts - and this is for such a price. At the last peak, Rosa Peak, they don’t allow you to take photos for free, there is an organized mandatory, instant photo - everything is only for money. And, of course, such an attitude does not make you want to return to Sochi. Having read reviews about Adler in advance, we did not swim in Adler itself; we knew that the sea there was dirty and people were poisoned by it. We were forced to travel by car (paid parking 50 rubles per hour) to Olympus. park (because according to locals it is cleaner there). We didn’t buy anything on the beach, we didn’t swallow water (the child is 7 years old), in the evening the whole family drank Polysorb as a preventive measure, but it didn’t help. The day before departure, a girl vomited in the hotel where we were staying. The next day, on the way back from Sochi, we stopped in Gelendzhik, in the morning the child became ill, and at night the temperature rose and vomited. Let's go to the infectious diseases department. There, hell continues: they lie in the corridors on 3 floors. Lucky are those who lie on the floor with doctors and the treatment room; doctors and nurses do not reach the other floors. My child and I were admitted at 4 a.m. (I was expecting a doctor’s round at 7 or 8 a.m.), the doctor only came at 1 p.m. for the first time and only after my already raised voices of indignation. The child has a temp. 39 and no one provides help, the doctor sends me to the medical center. sister, and she goes to the doctor - a vicious circle. Doctors can’t keep up; in addition to those who are lying down, new patients are constantly coming. It turns out that locals come and make IVs for money and go home for the night (they also suffer from this infection and have found such a way out for themselves) and spread this infection further. And we, vacationers (in a foreign city, 1000 km from home), are of little interest to them. The hospital only has: rehydron, smecta, lydic mixture, antibiotic (I don’t remember the name), sodium-potassium solution for IVs, which causes all children to have some kind of hallucinations. The rest: Polysorb, Enterofulir, Maxilak, Cefikon, Creon, Interosgel, Kagocel - you buy at your own expense at the pharmacy in Tridoroga. Separately, you need to write about the quality of medical services. In our Saratov infectious diseases hospital, everyone is in isolated boxes, the doctor washes his hands with disinfectant upon entering and exiting, and patients will occupy the box once. Here the ward is called boxes, but they are just wards, the patient left, they changed the bed, and put the next one in. In such conditions, the infection cannot be stopped. There are no quartz lamps in the wards, the medical staff works without gloves, and not everyone can even get flexuli there. The staff is not qualified: my son couldn’t get into a vein until he was 5 rubles, and one year old was only 7 rubles. They poked him into a vein (he was already hoarse) but they couldn’t, only with an ultrasound machine they succeeded. It’s not just children who are brought to the ambulance; many adults are brought in in serious condition and unconscious. We found ourselves in a hopeless situation: we couldn’t go back home from Gelendzhik, the child felt a little better, but he couldn’t stand 12 hours in the car, he got motion sickness; waiting a couple of days in Gelendzhik was unheard of, because... There is an epidemic there (an ambulance arrives every 5 minutes, all the tracks are covered in vomit, and the locals carry this infection back home). We were lucky: a plane flies from Gelendzhik to Saratov once a week and we had tickets. We flew away, and the next day my husband drove alone by car for 1300 km - this is a vacation that will be difficult to forget. Our state has driven us into inhuman conditions. In the press, on the Internet, there is no information about rotavirus; everything is hushed up, all negativity is deleted. We won’t go to the Black Sea anymore.

Some recent years In the media you can find unflattering reviews from people vacationing on the Black Sea. The reason for such conversations is considered to be the incidence of intestinal infections among tourists. Is it really? It is possible that this information is false and is being disseminated in order to reduce the number of vacationers on the coast. Otherwise, spend your vacation on famous resorts The Black Sea is dangerous. Journalists and tourists who were poisoned are trying to find out what the situation really is.

Incidence of intestinal infections in the Black Sea

Information about what happens to many vacationers appeared in 2012. Since then, such a rumor has spread more and more every year. The presence of foci of infection in this area is indeed a big problem not only for vacationing tourists, but also threatens the health of local residents and affects the profits of resort area owners.

Everyone knows that the Black Sea has always been considered a wonderful place to relax. The favorable climate and various amenities for tourists attract not only residents of Russia and Ukraine, but also people from other countries. In addition to recreation areas, there are many resorts and sanatoriums on the Black Sea coasts. They are intended for people with chronic diseases. Therefore, the outbreak on the Black Sea coast is a large-scale problem. Nevertheless, it cannot remain unresolved, because not only resort owners, but also government authorities are interested in this.

Information about outbreaks of infections in the Black Sea: truth or myth?

The fact that an intestinal infection has appeared on the Black Sea coast is evidenced by many reviews from people. Most of the complaints come from tourists who returned after a vacation and were dissatisfied with the situation. Some of them even conducted their own investigation and collected information from the head of the infectious diseases hospital and local governing bodies. However, people did not receive a reliable answer. Complaints about infection with infectious pathologies frighten others who want to relax on the Black Sea. This has a significant impact on the country's economy.

Despite cases of infection, there is no official confirmation of such information. Doctors say that infectious diseases are normal during the summer. Moreover, if you consider the number of vegetables and fruits sold at resorts. In addition, many are admitted to the hospital with ordinary poisoning. No one is immune from such cases, regardless of where the person is: on vacation or at home.

Despite this, people planning a vacation often ask themselves the question: where on the Black Sea coast is there no intestinal infection? Indeed, this topic is quite relevant. Especially if the intestinal infection is associated with bacteria found in sea water. Confirmation of such information on this moment No. But, if this turns out to be true, the owners of recreation areas will suffer great losses, and swimming in the sea will become dangerous to health.

What infections occur on vacation?

Intestinal infection on the Black Sea coast can be different. Especially if the reason for its development is not related to water contamination. The most common intestinal pathologies encountered on vacation in this region are diseases whose pathogens live in the sea. At the same time, people can become infected both while swimming and by eating fish from this reservoir. The following types of infectious diseases are distinguished:

All these diseases belong to acute pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, when eating sea fish, you can get a specific infection - opisthorchiasis. This disease has a detrimental effect on the cells of the liver and bile ducts.

Reasons for the development of intestinal infections during rest

Despite the fact that intestinal infection occurs on the Black Sea coast, its cause does not always lie in poor water quality. After all, pathogens can be anywhere. As a doctor at an infectious diseases hospital located in one of the Black Sea resort towns explains, most often patients come to the clinic with simple food poisoning. In this case, we cannot talk about contamination of sea water. multiply in vegetables and fruits, eggs, and poor quality meat. Transmission and spread of infection from sick people to healthy tourists is also possible. It is known that intestinal pathologies are highly contagious lesions.

Intestinal infection on the Black Sea coast: symptoms of pathology

Signs of infection acquired on the Black Sea coast may be different. It depends on the causative agent of the disease. However, all intestinal infections have similar symptoms. The main ailments that you can pick up include enterocolitis, dyspepsia and intoxication. People who have been infected experience the following symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Headache.
• General weakness and increased body temperature.
• Abdominal pain localized in the lower and middle sections.
• Diarrhea.
• The appearance of impurities in feces. With some infections, discharge of blood and pus is observed.

Specific signs of dysentery are pain in the left iliac region. Tenesmus is also observed - a false urge to defecate. With salmonellosis, the feces become green in color, reminiscent of “frog caviar.”

Diagnosis of infectious intestinal diseases

Diagnostic criteria include diarrhea (bowel movements more than 10 times per day), increased body temperature, and abdominal pain. It is important to distinguish between diseases. After all, the choice of treatment depends on the causative agent of the pathology. For this purpose, pay attention to changes in stool (its appearance), localization and nature of pain. To identify the pathogen, biological fluids and excrement are sent for laboratory testing.

Intestinal infection on the Black Sea coast: treatment of pathology

Such pathologies cause such dangerous disorders as loss of fluid from the body (with vomit, feces), changes in water-salt metabolism. This is why intestinal infection is dangerous on the Black Sea coast. How to treat such a disease? Therapy should be aimed at combating the pathogen and correcting disorders. The choice of drugs depends on the etiology of the infection. In some cases, treatment is carried out with the drug “Penicillin”, “Metronidazole”, “Ceftriaxone”. To replenish fluid volume, it is recommended to take Regidron. In case of severe disturbances, intravenous infusion of saline solution is performed and electrolyte balance is corrected.

To avoid infection, it is recommended to postpone your holiday on the Black Sea by 1 month. That is, come to the resort before the season opens. People who vacation at sea in May or early June do not complain about the development of infectious diseases. Unlike tourists who arrived in July and August. It is also recommended not to bring infants with you. People who have problems with the immune system or suffer from acute diseases should refrain from climate change.

Prevention of intestinal infections on the Black Sea

Before going to the resort, you should consult your family doctor. Also, the doctor must be warned that, judging by the reviews of tourists, an intestinal infection may develop on the Black Sea coast. Prevention for those who decide to go on vacation consists of performing the following activities. Firstly, it is necessary to observe the rules of hygiene. It should be remembered that you should not swim if there are lesions on the skin during menstruation. Secondly, you should wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. If you have small children, you should pour boiling water over the food. Thirdly, you need to thoroughly clean and rinse the fish, and subject it to thorough heat treatment. It is recommended to drink bottled water.