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Does Antibiotic Prevent You From Having Your Period?
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Prevention
If you are caring for someone who has diarrhea, you may be able to avoid spreading potentially harmful bacteria by taking these steps:
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Wash your hands frequently, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers or cleaning bedpans.
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Use detergent and chlorine bleach to wash clothing that has been soiled with stool.
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Wipe contaminated bathroom surfaces with a chlorine-based household cleaner.
If you are taking an antibiotic yourself, you might...
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