The first local case of cholera in Taiwan this year has been reported by the CDC, affecting a Taiwanese male. On June 28, the male initially had stomachache and diarrhea, and the next day, he experienced 15 times of diarrhea. He sought medical treatment, and it was confirmed that he had cholera. It is known that the guy consumed raw oysters and sashimi the day before the illness, but the exact source of the virus is still unknown. There are no signs of diarrhea in the case.
CDC reminds the general public to avoid eating raw seafood as Taiwan's first local Cholera case confirmed this year.Photo reproduced form freepik
According to a CDC spokesperson(曾淑慧), cholera is an acute bacterial enteric infectious illness with a 2- to 3-day incubation period that is spread by the intake of tainted food or water. Massive watery diarrhea, vomiting, fast dehydration, acidosis, and circulatory collapse are signs of infection. Additionally, Vibrio cholerae may survive for a very long time in sewage. Crustaceans and shellfish in particular, which are often consumed raw after being captured in contaminated waterways, may be affected. So, it's best to avoid eating raw fish, oysters, or undercooked shellfish.
Additionally, the meal must be properly cooked and cross-contamination between raw and cooked ingredients must be avoided during the cooking and preparation processes. Furthermore, food that won't be consumed right away has to be covered and refrigerated. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the restroom and before handling food to lower the chance of infection. Please seek medical attention as soon as you can if anyone in the public has any suspicious symptoms. You can consult the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control website or dial toll-free hotline of epidemic prevention at 1922 for pertinent information.
