“The causes are being investigated, and one of the hypotheses is that cases may be related to unsuitable places for bathing on some beachesespecially in the north of the island”, declared the official sources.
According to a report from the Santa Catarina Environment Institute (IMA), the beaches of Canasscallops and English they have a majority of areas not suitable for bathrooms.
Massive cases of diarrhea in Florianópolis: what are the causes
The Epidemiological Surveillance Board It is currently monitoring cases of diarrhea in Brazilian municipalities and last Friday held a meeting on the north coast together with health workers from Florianópolis and Itajaí.
The strongest theory for the cause of diarrheal diseases focuses on viruses, bacteria and fungi. The factors that lead a person to contract diarrhea are: the ingestion of contaminated water, ice or food of unknown origin; consumption of raw or undercooked meat, fish and/or shellfish.
In addition, other factors may be the intake of poorly preserved food; baths in polluted waters; direct contact with a sick person; and lack hygienic habits.
Due to the epidemic that is spreading throughout Florianópolis, the authorities recommended avoid dehydration, wash your hands, drink drinking water, avoid foods that contain raw eggsverify the expiration date of the processed food products, do not bathe on unsuitable beaches, avoid swallowing seawater and take animals to the beach.
Source: Ambito
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