236 cases of gastroenteritis in two weeks on GR20 tracks

waterfall Inflammation of the stomach and intestines On the GR20 Hiking Trailsin Corsica. According to the Corsica Regional Health Agency (ARS), the epidemic has affected hikers since the end of June, peaking on July 12. In total, between July 1 and July 15. “At least 236 patients have been identified.”Progressing Ars In a press release issued Friday. Although authorities did not note any serious cases, seven people were taken to the hospital. “short period”. “Symptoms are mainly diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.”Corsican Agency Details.

How can we explain this explosion in cases during the high tourist season? It is likely due to norovirusfrom “Causes acute gastroenteritis lasting 2 to 3 days on average and without complications.”This class of infectious agents causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. “It is easily transmitted from person to person, for example during vomiting, fine droplets dispersed in the air can settle on surrounding surfaces and contaminate them.”ARS resumes.

“Decrease in cases” in recent days

Another way ARS explains this phenomenon is that pathogens like bacteria could also play a role in the pandemic. The quality of tap water at one shelter has been criticized, but the shelter responded strongly in a Facebook post.To counter the defamatory statements made by an overzealous fake guardian, we wanted to publish the latest analysis of the water distributed within our sheep pen.“We can read on the Bergerie de Croci Facebook page. The mystery remains unsolved for the moment.

However, ARS notes that the most recent data collected shows that “Decrease in cases” In recent days, even if it requires vigilance. She lists best practices for hikers: wash hands frequently, use soap and portable filters, treat or filter water before consumption, and if symptoms appear, avoid preparing meals for others.