US EditionPoland Confirms Rare Local Cholera Case in Stargard
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Two independent laboratories also detected the bacteria.
Cholera infection confirmed in Poland in a patient with no travel history • The key now is to determine whether the bacteria produces a dangerous toxin • Authorities have quarantined dozens of people and are closely monitoring the situation
Extremely contagious disease diagnosed in Poland; patient had not been abroad, quarantine introduced
Polish health authorities have confirmed a rare case of cholera in an elderly woman from Stargard, raising concerns about possible local transmission, TVP World reported on Sunday. Chief Sanitary Inspector Paweł Grzesiowski said the woman, who had not traveled outside the country, was diagnosed with cholera after suffering from severe diarrhea. The diagnosis was confirmed by two separate tests. “This case appears to have been acquired locally,” …
A patient in Poland has been found to be carrying the cholera-causing bacteria and is now under medical observation in a hospital. The country's chief hygienist calls the finding surprising. The country is now taking further preventive steps to prevent a potential epidemic.
A patient from Stargard has been diagnosed with cholera. Toxin tests should be available within a few days, allowing for a diagnosis. The woman was treated by medical professionals with severe diarrhea. Two independent laboratories confirmed cholera infection. However, cholera toxicity tests are crucial. Due to the infection, the Stragard hospital is restricting admissions and visits. Eighty-five people are under epidemiological surveillance, an…
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