Stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting : the gastro has arrived in France. the Sentinels network in charge of national health monitoring of epidemics, coordinated by the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) and by the Pierre and Marie Curie University, notes a sharp increase in the number of consultations for acute diarrhea.
Lorraine, Limousin and PACA
“In mainland France, last week, the incidence rate of cases of acute diarrhea seen in general practice was estimated at 232 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, or 151,000 new cases, an increase compared to the previous week.“specifies the Sentinels network in its weekly bulletin. This number of cases shows that the epidemic threshold has been exceeded, since it is 207 cases per 100,000. All the territory is not affected in the same way. most affected by gastroenteritis are currently Lorraine, Limousin and the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur region. “According to the forecast model based on historical data, the level of activity of acute diarrhea should continue to increase this week, and thus confirm the start of the epidemic (two consecutive weeks of crossing the threshold)“warns the Sentinels network.
Rice, yogurt and black tea
To reduce the risk, wash your hands with warm water and soap several times a day. In case of symptoms, hydrate yourself abundantly(at least two liters of water per day), favor well-cooked rice, yogurts, cooked carrots or even vegetable broths and black tea. If symptoms persist, fever is over 38.5 ° C, abdominal pain lasts more than two hours, or you notice blood or pus in your stool, see a doctor.
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