The number of hepatitis cases increases rapidly in the district, with 57 people infected in May.
Alarms, seven cases were confirmed only 28. May. With the advent of the monsoon, the risk of spreading infectious diseases increases, which caused medical officials to give the public a strong warning.
District physician (DMO TP Sreedevi emphasized the need for increased alertness.
Hepatitis A and E, which primarily affect the liver, are caused by contaminated food and water. DMO stressed that hotels and restaurants should ensure that drinking water is cooked before serving and cold water should not be mixed with hot water.
With monsoon conditions that prefer the spread of water diseases, they are also invited to be careful about signs of diarrhea. Symptoms of hepatitis can take 15 to 60 days to appear after exposure. Early symptoms include fever with body pain, headache, fatigue, nausea and finally yellowing of the eyes, skin and urine.
Wash your hands
Health officials recommended people to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and after using the toilet, crop their nails and maintain personal hygiene, dispose of human waste only in toilets, drinking boiled water, safely destroy children’s waste, store food in sealed containers They avoid a short -lived container and avoid periodically, and avoid pumps and periodically avoid, avoiding a short -lived container, and avoiding pumps and avoiding a spoiled container periodically.
Avoid self -healing
Early intervention is essential for preventing the spread of infections. The health department has already initiated measures to prevent diseases. During festivals and traveling, people should pay special attention to food and drink hygiene. Anyone who shows signs of diarrhea should avoid self -leakage and consult health professionals immediately, DMO said.
Published – 3 June 2025 20:49
