Bihar's Health Secretary Deepak Kumar said on Sunday that over 5,000 diarrhoea cases have been reported from flood hit Madhepura, Araria, Saharsa, Supaul and Purnia districts of the State.
Over 5,000 diarrhoea cases have been reported from Bihar in flood hit Madhepura, Araria, Saharsa, Supaul and Purnia districts of the State, Health Secretary Deepak Kumar said on Sunday.
He said diarrhoea and viral fever are spreading fast in flood hit districts.
About Salmonellosis
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
More than 10,000 cases of fever have been reported from these districts till now.
According to reports 11 persons have been died of diarrhea.
About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
The government and the self-help groups are striving hard to evacuate the people and prevent spread of an epidemic.
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Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are discussed.
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Bangladesh Capital Battling Spurt in Flood-Related Illnesses
Bangladesh's biggest diarrhoea hospital is treating a higher than normal number of patients with waterborne diseases as flood waters in the city recede, a doctor said Wednesday.
Bangladesh's biggest diarrhoea hospital is treating a higher than normal number of patients with waterborne diseases as flood waters in the city recede, a doctor said Wednesday.
