we were at a campground on the coast of Maine. There are published reports of this being a problem with local wells. and a lot of people started to get sick. 4 in our party of 6, 7 in a party of 10, and a lot of singles, mostly adults. Could it have been caused by Thiobacillus bacteria? Symtoms are stomach aches, throwing up, diarrhea, sore throat, What is best treatment for us? What i best treatment for campground? thanks Joe
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should go for culture and sensitivity testing for stool. The symptoms resemble those of thiobacillus infection, but further confirmation can be done by microscopic examination, culture and sensitivity. You can take Tab Doxycycline with Lactobacillus spores. It will help clear up residual infections. Take much of curd in diet. Do not eat irritant food so not to cause diarrhea. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.