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Typhoid fever outbreak causes alert around Argentine capital

  • On April 30, 2025, health authorities in Argentina raised an alert following the confirmation of multiple typhoid fever cases in Ciudadela, a suburb near Buenos Aires.
  • This alert follows over 20 years without typhoid in Argentina and centers on suspected contamination of a shared water tank serving two adjacent buildings.
  • Authorities confirmed ten cases at Ramón Carrillo Hospital, are investigating three more, and are reviewing the April 17 death of a woman related to the outbreak.
  • Leticia Ceriani stated infection could occur "by drinking the water directly," or using it for brushing teeth or washing food, emphasizing early diagnosis to prevent complications.
  • Officials launched an epidemiological investigation to identify cases and control the outbreak, highlighting the need for timely treatment to avoid severe illness or death.
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Diario Registrado broke the news in on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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