the outbreak of diarrhea, usually accompanied by vomiting and abdominal pain, continues to increase in Florianópolis. The Prefecture informs that the cause of virus is not known and adds that the situation can already be characterized as an epidemic.
The north of the city concentrates the majority of cases, 558 – which represent 75% of the total. The picture is a continuation of what happened in December 2022, when there were twice as many diagnoses compared to the same month of the previous year.
The prefecture informs that studies are underway to identify the cause of the outbreak. The latest Florianópolis Epidemiological Surveillance newsletter lists some factors that can contribute to the increase in diarrhea cases.
- Seasonal issue due to warmer season;
- Increase in presences in the city in the summer season;
- Several unsuitable bathing spots on the beaches;
Faced with the diarrhea epidemic, the Epidemiological Surveillance makes a series of recommendations for prevention.
- Wash your hands, especially before meals;
- Drink filtered water;
- Cook food well;
- Avoid raw eggs;
- Do not go to beaches not suitable for bathing;
The situation in the capital of Santa Catarina has led the state government to launch an investigation to find out if other municipalities in Santa Catarina are also facing the problem. The expectation is to finish the work by Wednesday.
