Brazilian authorities are closely monitoring the outbreak of the infection and have recommended how to prevent the spread for residents and tourists in the area.
Florianopolis recorded this Sunday an increase in cases of viruses that cause diarrhea, with a special peak after the New Year celebrations, reaching the historically highest number in the town in southern Brazil.
Health authorities are closely monitoring the outbreak that worries residents and tourists, many of them from Argentina, and are monitoring various patients in the city’s health units. Although the health consequences are not serious, they do require treatment.
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What is diarrhea due to a virus that caused an outbreak of infections in Florianópolis
Specialists warn about the need to redouble care, especially at this time of year, characterized by high temperatures and tourist activity.
Viral diarrhea is a symptom of viral gastroenteritis, an intestinal infection caused by viruses that is characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Symptoms
Other symptoms of viral gastroenteritis include watery diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, nausea or vomiting, and fever.
Viral gastroenteritis is spread by contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water. It is the most common form of gastroenteritis and diarrhea worldwide. Viral gastroenteritis usually lasts between one and three days, but can last up to ten.
How to prevent the virus?
Because there are no vaccines Against this stomach infection, it is recommended to prevent contagion with the following measures:
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Avoid water and food that may be contaminated.
- Wash fruits and vegetables.
- Cook seafood completely.
- Avoid preparing meals for others if you are sick and for up to two days after symptoms disappear.
- Constantly disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated.
- Be careful when traveling if you travel to areas with many infections and keep spaces ventilated.
- Avoid close contact with people who may be infected.
Source: Ambito
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