This season 2025, Brazil It became one of the most chosen destinations by Argentines. Also, this summer the neighboring country is going through a peculiarity: the outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Given this urgency, new recommendations emerge to avoid contagion, including avoid beaches or affected areas due to the presence of contaminated wastewater or large concentrations of tourists.
General prevention of contagion
Some of the precautions that can be taken in the face of this outbreak include:
Warning signs during your stay:
- Severe diarrhea (more than 6 bowel movements in 24 hours).
- Dehydration (dry mouth, little urine, dizziness).
- Persistent high fever or uncontrollable vomiting.
Given some of these symptoms, you should look for immediate medical attention at a local health center.
“The keys to avoiding viral gastroenteritis are choose safe foods and water, maintain excellent personal hygiene, and watch for early symptoms. In case of doubts or serious symptoms, tourists should consult a local or trusted doctor,” said the Dr. Ignacio Zubiaurre (MN 105.990), Head of the Gastroenterology Service at the British Hospital.
They discover what is the cause of the gastroenteritis outbreak in southern Brazil
As indicated by the Saint Paul health expertsthe cause of the worrying outbreak is human norovirus genotype 1 and 2 infection. On the other hand, the Municipal Health Secretariat He pointed out that the records of recent weeks are above the historical series, which considers an average of confirmed cases in the same period in the last five years.
He Adolfo Lutz Institute (IAL) analyzed samples of patients treated in health units to determine the causes, reporting that The origin of everything was located in Guarajáalthough the number of infections was distributed among the different sectors. From there, they pointed out: “This is aImportant information to guide patient treatment. However, we are investigating the source that caused this infection,” he said. Regiane de Paulahealth coordinator of the Coordination for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health of that state.
Source: Ambito
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