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Germany was hit by a massive flood. Great water also flooded Belgium, and the situation in the Netherlands is also worrying. Flooding is not only about flooded houses or cars. Along with the water, bacteria that are hazardous to health multiply, which can be the beginning of an epidemic.
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1/ 10 Flood
Outbreaks in flooded areas are mainly associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. One of these diseases is shigellosis called dysentery or dysentery, caused by bacteria of the genus Shigella and manifested by persistent bloody diarrhea. If left untreated, it rapidly leads to fatal dehydration. Read more about the causes of diarrhea!
2/ 10 E. coli
E. coli colonic infections – is the most common cause of diarrhea in areas after the flood, the infection has an acute onset: it manifests itself with abdominal pain, watery diarrhea and vomiting.
3/10 Salmonelloza
Salmonellosis – is caused by an infection with a bacterium of the Salmonella genus. The carriers of the bacteria are animals, mainly birds and turtles. Infection can occur by eating contaminated food or drinking unboiled, contaminated water. The symptoms of infection are cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. The disease can be dangerous for children, the elderly and people with impaired immunity. The treatment is assisted by intravenous irrigation and antibiotics. Read more about diseases caused by Salmonella!
4/10 Campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis – is a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter that occur in the digestive tract of animals, the disease is characterized by severe abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, fever. The infection may also lead to complications – changes in the joints may appear. You can become infected with bacteria by drinking contaminated water or unpasteurized milk and by eating undercooked meat. There are also infections when bathing in dirty water.
5/10 Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis – a disease caused by spirochetes that penetrate through damaged skin or mucous membranes. The disease manifests itself in a disorder of many organs: kidneys, liver, as well as hemorrhages, jaundice and even meningitis. After the flood in 1997, a significant increase in the incidence of leptospirosis was observed. Read more about this disease!
6/ 10 Tetanus
Tetanus – often fatal disease, infection occurs through contamination of the wound with earth. Symptoms include: general breakdown, sweating, tingling at the site of injury, increased muscle tension, trismus, body tension. Early administration of serum reduces the risk of developing the disease. Compulsory vaccinations protect against the disease. Elderly people whose immunity has expired often fall ill. Read more about this disease!
7/ 10 Hepatitis A virus
Hepatitis A – hepatitis A virus causes indigestion, general breakdown, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, light stools, and often jaundice and enlarged liver. Infection occurs through dirty hands, contaminated food with dirty water. Read more about wzw A!
8/ 10 Mold fungi
Humid air promotes the development of mold fungi, which in allergic people can cause rhinitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, skin lesions, and lowering the efficiency of the immune system. Widespread systemic infections may develop in immunocompromised individuals. How to protect yourself against the effects of floods – read in the article!
9/ 10 Washing hands
Washing hands and following the basic rules of hygiene can protect us from the serious consequences of floods, such as epidemics and mass poisoning. Even rinsing your teeth or bathing in dirty water can cause infection. Some of these diseases can have serious health consequences. Flooding increases the risk of food poisoning. How to protect yourself? – read more!
10/ 10 Eating unpolluted food
The basic rule is to drink clean, uncontaminated water from a reliable source. Not eating food that has had any contact with contaminated water, and frequent scalding of dishes and food containers containing dirty fruit or vegetables.