🚨 Health Alert: Cholera-like Disease Claims Life 🚨
For the first time in over a century, a UK resident has died from a cholera-like disease. An 80-year-old man in Warwickshire passed away after falling ill at home. Initially thought to be norovirus due to the symptoms of sickness and diarrhoea, hospital tests revealed a type of bacteria known as Non-toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. While this strain doesn’t cause the deadly waterborne disease that ravaged the UK in the Victorian era, it’s a stark reminder of risks that lurk in certain conditions.
🦠 What Is Cholera? 🦠
Cholera is primarily spread through food or water contaminated with faeces from an infected person, making hygiene crucial. Although no longer found in the UK, it persists in regions with poor sanitation.
🚨 Know the Symptoms:
– 💦 Severe watery diarrhoea
– 🤢 Nausea and vomiting
– 🤕 Stomach pain
🚰 Recognise Dehydration:
– Feeling very thirsty
– Dark yellow urine
– Dizziness
– Tiredness
– Dry mouth, lips, and eyes
– Infrequent urination
If you’ve travelled to areas where cholera is present and notice these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
🧼 Stay Safe:
Regular hand washing is vital, especially before eating and after using the bathroom, to minimise the risk of infection spreading.
Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. Let’s stay informed and take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves and others. 👐❤️
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