BANGALORE: Gastroenteritis cases have resurfaced in the city. On Monday itself, over 35 people were treated at the Isolation Hospital from Shamanna Garden area in J J Nagar.
Unhygienic surroundings in the area or food poisoning are suspected to be the cause. Residents complained they fell ill after eating ‘chikku’ fruit.
“In all, 35 cases have been reported, but there is nothing to panic. The area water has been tested; it has 0.1% chlorine and BWSSB has assured that it’s safe for drinking. These cases are mainly because of food poisoning. However, to be on the safer side, we have sent the water samples to the Public Health Institute,” said Dr Gayathri, chief health officer, BBMP.
Even after repeated warnings, stray gastro cases keep resurfacing, she said, blaming the same for lack of hygiene and eating habits.
BWSSB executive engineer Narayannappa said water samples were indeed tested, though no traces of contamination were found. “We have tested the water, it’s safe and not the cause for gastro in the area,” Narayannappa maintained.
However, residents have been advised to keep the surroundings clean and avoid roadside food.
In January, over 850 gastro cases were reported in Bharatinagar area after drinking water got mixed with sewage. The leaking water and sanitary pipes at three crucial points in the area had caused water contamination.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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