Gastrointestinal symptoms and knowledge and practice of pilgrims regarding food and water safety during the 2019 Hajj mass gathering
Abstract Background Food and water-borne diseases (FWBDs) are a health risk at the Hajj mass gathering. The current study documented the prevalence and management of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms among pilgrims during the 2019 Hajj and assessed their knowledge and practice concerning food and water...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11381-9 |