Explanation

This parasite can infect food and water so safety is of paramount importance. There are a few measures you can put in place to reduce the risk of amoebiasis, which includes (i) Boiling untreated water especially when travelling or comping (ii) Washing fruit and vegetables before eating them (iii) Washing your hands, utensils and kitchen worktops before and after food preparation (iv) Ensuring that all food is cooked at the correct temperature (v) Washing your hands everytime you visit the toilet or after you have been in contact with an infected animal (vi) Ensuring that any cooked food is covered when left out to cool down