Kea, Greece – Health authorities have completed testing of clinical and environmental samples collected from Kea, an island recently hit by a surge in gastroenteritis cases. According to reliable sources all test results came back "clear," pointing to norovirus as the most likely cause of the outbreak.
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reports that viral gastroenteritis, commonly caused by noroviruses, rotaviruses, or adenoviruses (types 40 and 41), is responsible for symptoms such as watery diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, chills, and occasionally low-grade fever. Most cases are mild and resolve without medical intervention.
Preventive Measures:
Dr. Gikas Majorkinis, speaking on ERT, emphasized the importance of:
- Thorough handwashing to curb transmission.
- Self-isolation for those affected, as the virus can spread even with a low viral load.
- Extra caution with hygiene, particularly washing hands before and after using the restroom.
EODY continues to monitor the situation as hundreds of cases have been reported on Kea over the past ten days. Residents and visitors are urged to follow preventive guidelines to limit the spread of the virus.
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