In my experience, this is definately a flaw. Other flaws that I have seen
include allowing water to enter your mouth during a shower and rinsing your
tooth brush in tap water. Even with these precautions, however, I believe
that occasional GI problems are "par for the course" during stays in
developing countries.
In article <aottolen.7.317D4A1D at postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu>,
Abramo Ottolenghi <aottolen at postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu> wrote:
>A young Peace Corps volunteer I have known for many years is home on leave
>from her art teaching assignment in a remote area of Ghana. Altough she
>describes taking all the appropriate precautions to protect herself as far as
>food and water are concerned, she has had multiple bouts of intestinal
>parasite infestations and several febrile illnesses. On reviewing her
>procedures a POSSIBLE flaw appears in her washing dishes and flatware in
>unboiled water with soap (not detergent). Is this a CREDIBLE flaw? Comments
>and discussion will be welcome. Thanks A. Ottolenghi
>(aottolen at magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
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