Doctors see increase in gastroenteritis as respiratory illness surges

“This August We are seeing more diarrhea than in previous years. These are some more photos we’ve seen in September with children in the past, when Rotavirus starts spreading,”

Add to.According to him, they are related to acute respiratory infection (its spread continues to increase in Catalonia) and with high temperatures.

food poisoning

Even so, the family doctor explained that there are many reasons behind acute gastroenteritis they find each other food poisoning, more frequent in summer Because high temperatures can cause cold chains to break.They are also usually caused by bad Food handling. “By washing our hands, we can avoid them,” explains Lucero Mestes.it also states salmonella One of the most problematic bacteria can also cause infections. “Most people get through this without any problems, but Some confusion may become complicated They need antibiotics. It produces symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and nausea,” he added.

Primary care will typically see the following picture Poisoned but mild. “They could be poisoning or infection, like classic viral gastroenteritis. But we don’t always know if it’s poisoning or infection because the symptoms are so mild that they don’t get diagnosed,” he said.

In this sense, we must distinguish food poisoning and a food poisoning. The first is to eat foods that contain toxins or poisonous substances. Food poisoning can affect one person or a group of people who have eaten the same food.Although one food poisoning When pathogenic microorganisms present in food not only reproduce and invade the human body, they also produce toxins in it.An example of food poisoning is salmonellosis.

prevention tips

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To avoid food poisoning, doctors insist you need Respect the cold chain. this microorganism hyperplasia Faster between 5 and 60 degrees Celsius. “It’s your comfort zone,” explains a nutritionist and dietitian at the Hospital de Saint-Croix San Paolo (Barcelona) Alex Blasco. This is why it is recommended Refrigerator below 4 degrees and Refrigerator, under 18. “Cold is not fatal, but it slows down growth. That’s why if you cook something, it’s best not to leave it for more than two or three days,” he added. “What’s really deadly is the heat. If you cook fish, eggs, meat and other foods at a temperature of 70 degrees, you can ensure safety. You also have to be careful with unrefrigerated cut fruit,” he said.

this is also important Wash hands thoroughly before handling food and even Clean surfaces thoroughly A place to cut food. “You still have to Change cloths and scouring pads frequently. and don’t use wooden utensils, But stainless steel or silicone. The refrigerator should also be clean. And you don’t have to wash eggs or meat before eating them,” he adds.