Gastroenteritis "Above Expectation" but Norovirus Is Descending in the Azores

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Cases of vomiting and diarrhea above normal on several islands, but there is good news: in Faial the transmission has been coming down since August 19; in Flowers and Third, too.

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Several islands in the Azores have recorded in recent weeks cases of "acute gastroenteritis", which has caused hundreds of people to rush to the health units of the region. In Faial and São Miguel, noroviruses were identified. Two "intestinal bacteria" were also detected. Here is the situation point.

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The Health Authority has recognized that there are "more cases of vomiting and diarrhoea than is usual" at this time of year, regarding situations in which almost all patients improve at home.