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The Health Ministry in Jamaica is advising the public to be on the look out for the symptoms of gastroenteritis.
Gastroenteritis is highly contagious and is spread by germs through air, water or food and by dirty hands or utensils.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sheila Campbell Forrester, says although there has been a decrease in the number of recorded cases of the disease since the start of the year, it is important that members of the public remain on alert.
She is urging persons to seek immediate attention if they notice any of the symptoms, which include dry mouth, sunken moles in children, muscle cramps, heart palpitations, lightheadedness and general weakness.
Other symptoms of the disease include fever and stomach gripes.
Dr Campbell Forrester is also warning that gastroenteritis can cause death as a result of dehydration, if not treated quickly and appropriately.
She says anyone who displays symptoms of gastroenteritis should drink oral rehydration fluid, coconut water, diluted fruit juice or plain boiled water.
The Chief Medical Officer is also advising persons to wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, before preparing food and drink, and before breast feeding in order to reduce the spread of the disease.
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