The DANA, which It has mainly affected the Valencian Community and Castilla-La Manchahas left until now more than 210 dead. These data place this natural disaster in first place by number of deathsahead of the flood of Biescas (Huesca) in 1996 with 87 deaths and the flood of Turia in 1957, which claimed the lives of 81 people.
Maximum caution
As the hours pass, it should be noted that it is crucial to find possible survivors and missing persons. Now, conditions become extreme: the proliferation of bacteria and viruses turns a lot more strong with the dayscarrying a public health risk.
Experts, faced with this panorama, are asking maximum caution to all the volunteers displaced to the area from various parts of the country. In fact, in order to avoid infections that could give rise to a new health emergency, demand the use of masks and gloves.
The complete list
The diseases The ones we should pay special attention to in the short term are the following:
- Leptospirosis. Also known as Weil’s disease or Weill’s jaundice, it is a bacterial zoonotic disease. It is a blood infection that spreads to other parts of the body and is transmitted in contaminated water and soil. Symptoms may take 2 to 30 days to appear.
- Hepatitis A. It is a contagious disease that affects the liver and can be transmitted through contaminated water or food. The most common symptoms are vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite and, above all, abdominal pain.
- Tetanus. It is a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which lives in soil, saliva, dust and manure. Although the first signs are mild spasms that usually begin in the jaw, they can move to the neck and back. Your vaccine can prevent the disease.
- Gastroenteritis. It is one of the most common diseases in flood episodes. It can be caused by a variety of bacteria that respond to Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Shigella. Symptoms are fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Tips
In addition to the recommendations mentioned above, it is important keep garbage away and, as far as possible, go disinfecting areas recoverable with bleach. Of course, the greatest advice is eliminate all foods that have been in contact with contaminated areas and consume safe drinking water.
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