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Tanzania
is a tropical country with high humidity; fungal vagina infections
are a common problem. This can be caused by many factors
including:- contraceptive and or antibiotic use,
excessive sweat, improper hygiene and the wearing of synthetic underwear
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Simple steps can immensely reduce the risk of infection; Wear
loose fitting clothes; Wear
cotton underwear and avoid synthetic underwear because they
may cause fungal vaginal infection. A
good personal hygiene especially on the vagina is necessary. Ask
your doctor what simple steps to take in case you have fungal
problem, in most cases you do not need to see a doctor.
Pregnancy: If
you are pregnant, discuss with your doctor if you can travel. In
certain case, you many find that you are unable to take a vaccination
because of the pregnancy. Moreover, during the first three and the
last three months of the pregnancy miscarriages are common, it is
therefore advisable to be close to a hospital.
In
most places, prenatal care is available, in remote rural villages
however, facilities are unavailable. Pregnant women have to travel
for a long distance before they can attend to a health clinic.
Important:
Check on
venereal transmitted diseases.
Consult your health facilities in your country to know more about the
sexual communicable diseases in the tropical countries.
Drink as much
water as you can; and use bottle sealed water or treated water; do not
drink tap water.
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