Thursday, 11 January 2024
Bali Belly is another name for traveller’s diarrhoea caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Usually, Bali Belly is caused by bacteria. The bacteria most likely to make you sick with a stomach bug is escherichia coli (e coli) as well as shigella s and salmonella. Viruses like norovirus and rotavirus cause the same symptoms. Parasites such as giardia lamblia are another cause.
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Chikungunya - Symptoms, causes and treat
What are the Symptoms of Bali Belly?
Symptoms usually start within 1 to 10 days. The symptoms of bali belly include :
Why Are You So at Risk in Bali?
Australians make so many trips to Bali that many travellers treat their holiday like they are visiting another state in Australia. Familiarity can breed complacency, so be aware of the following risks to enjoy a Bali Belly-free holiday:
Water
Bali is a developing country and the water supply is not fit for human consumption.
Food
The warm tropical, humid weather means bacteria on food can grow at much faster rates in Bali than in most parts of Australia.
Some cooks in Indonesia may not be educated or have the equipment needed for safe food handling practice. They may serve food that could cause food poisoning due to:
Also, the personal hygiene of food handlers and preparers may be poor. Any infection or bacteria they have may pass to consumers on the food they have handled.
