Tarazona gastroenteritis outbreak registers 444 cases

The number of gastroenteritis epidemic cases detected in the town 13 days ago Zaragoza of Tarazona now up to 444The Aragonese government reported this Saturday.

Once confirmed outbreak pathogenprotozoa of this genus Cryptosporidium, It is located on the banks of the Quels River, Precautionary measures, including a ban on drinking tap water, have been extended to towns such as Novaras, Torreras and Los Fayos.

Likewise, it has Alert issued to neighboring communities of Navarra and Castilla y Leónthe above-mentioned river also flows through it, and is in contact with health authorities to coordinate actions.

The Minister of Health of Aragon, José Luis Bancalero, contacted the Minister of Health of Castilla and León this Friday “ Also investigate upstream Territory of Aragon”.

Likewise, Navarre was alerted because some towns on its banks draw water from the Queles River.

queelles river, tributary of the ebro riverStarting in the town of Soria, Vozmediano, passing through Aglaida, it enters the province of Zaragoza, passing through Los Fayos, Torreras, Tarazona, Novaras and Mar Long, then passes through the municipalities of Monteagudo of Navarra, Tulebras, Cascante, Merchant and Tudela to flow into the Ebro River.

Most cases of gastroenteritis occurred in Tarazona, but six cases were also recorded in Novalas, a town that, like Los Fayos and Torreras, is also fed by the Quiles River.

Tarazona Summit

Concerns are growing, which is why a coordination meeting of all public administration agencies involved in the management of the epidemic will be held next Monday in Tarazona.

According to an Aragonese government source, “the purpose of the meeting is to share information, designs and initiate more measures considered necessary”.

The meeting will be held at the Tarazona City Hall with the participation of José Luis Bancalero Flores, Minister of Health of the Government of Aragon, Antonio Jarre, Mayor of Tarazona, and Nuria Garret, Director of Public Health. Delayed attendance.

There will be a director Aragon Water Research InstituteLuis Estaún, Enrique Novales, Technical Advisor to the General Directorate of Food Quality and Safety of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of Aragon, Carlos Ara, Water Commissioner of the Ebro Hydrological Union Carlos Arrazola and representatives of the National Guard.

although, Continue to distribute bottled water

Approximately 45,000 liters of water in 6-liter bottles have been distributed to affected neighbors and the Tarazona City Council.

The distribution took place at fairgrounds and neighborhood associations in six neighborhoods across the city, the city council said in an official statement.

Additionally, they provide Providing 1,000 liters of bottled water to four schools in the area and a municipal kindergarten with a school cafeteria. Likewise, Red Cross volunteers provided 600 liters of water to vulnerable neighbours.

Fifty fraternities, senior citizen centers and Caritas collaborated on distribution missions in the morning and afternoon, according to city sources.

Tarazona Mayor Antonio Giare explained that the measures were to “relieve the financial burden on families” and once again asked neighbors for “understanding and patience.”

protozoan cycle

The life cycle of protozoa in this genus Cryptosporidiumcausing an outbreak of gastroenteritis that lasts for two days and begins after ingestion.

In the intestine, it releases sporozoites, which penetrate its cells, especially those of the respiratory system.

As the Ministry of Health explains on its website, transmission is primarily through ingestion Contaminated water or raw food Foods containing oocysts, such as unpasteurized milk or cider, oysters, fruits and vegetables.

Since the main source of transmission is the patient’s feces, transmission can also occur through contact with contaminated surfaces or the fecal-oral route.

usually affects Young children are already immunosuppressedand there are also cases of nosocomial diseases and infections during hospitalization.

In countries with tropical climates, it is more common during the warmer and humid months, while in countries with temperate climates, such as Spain, it occurs frequently during autumn and winter.

The protozoa that cause the infection are highly resistant and difficult to eliminate using usual purification methods.

Therefore, we contacted Companies and researchers from Madrid, Valencia and the different analytical centers and the University of Zaragoza to get advice on how to act.