What are the preventive measures to be taken to prevent dysentery?

Vaccination

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Proper sanitation

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Covering of food and water

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Isolation of infected person

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The correct options are
B
Proper sanitation

C
Covering of food and water

Dysentery is a disease caused by protozoa. The symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea, discharge of mucus and even blood with stools. This disease spreads through contaminated food and water. The best preventive measures would be proper sanitation and covering food and water to protect it from dust and flies.

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