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An incident of food poisoning with a result of death
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 13:47
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The RA Ministry of Health reported that despite repeated warnings, the
cases of botulism are recorded.
On February 20, in Lori Region an incident with a food poisoning with
botulism was registered with 4 victims, from which one led to death.
Epidemiological research showed that the poisoning is due to the use
of home-made canned red pepper.
The residents of Vanadzor city on February 18, used the home-made
canned red pepper, and as a result they have emerged following typical
botulism symptoms: weakness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, double
seeing, swallowing prevention.
On February 20, with the assistance of ambulance all four patients
were transferred to "Vanadzor" Medical Center, where they immediately
got anti-botulism serum. One of them died and the others are under the
supervision of doctors.
On February 22, an incident of botulism with one victim was registered
in Kotayk Marz. The epidemiological research showed that the poisoning
is due to the use of home-made canned pickled peppers.
The RA Ministry of Health warns:
- Do not use home -made canned food
- Put the canned food into the pot and boil them for 20-25 minutes before using
- With the discovery of first symptoms immediately contact a doctor
Author:
Factinfo
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 13:47
News
The RA Ministry of Health reported that despite repeated warnings, the
cases of botulism are recorded.
On February 20, in Lori Region an incident with a food poisoning with
botulism was registered with 4 victims, from which one led to death.
Epidemiological research showed that the poisoning is due to the use
of home-made canned red pepper.
The residents of Vanadzor city on February 18, used the home-made
canned red pepper, and as a result they have emerged following typical
botulism symptoms: weakness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, double
seeing, swallowing prevention.
On February 20, with the assistance of ambulance all four patients
were transferred to "Vanadzor" Medical Center, where they immediately
got anti-botulism serum. One of them died and the others are under the
supervision of doctors.
On February 22, an incident of botulism with one victim was registered
in Kotayk Marz. The epidemiological research showed that the poisoning
is due to the use of home-made canned pickled peppers.
The RA Ministry of Health warns:
- Do not use home -made canned food
- Put the canned food into the pot and boil them for 20-25 minutes before using
- With the discovery of first symptoms immediately contact a doctor
Author:
Factinfo