Lucknow Press
A large number of people fell ill after drinking contaminated water in Supertech Eco Village 2 Society of Greater Noida West. After this, the health department set up a camp there and examined the people and sent water samples to the lab for testing. The report of the sample has come, in which E. coli bacteria has been found.
E. coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. Although some species are beneficial, some types of E. coli are harmful. In particular, E. coli infection spreads through contaminated water and food. This bacteria spreads through dirt and fecal matter and directly affects people when drinking water is contaminated.
Health effects of E. coli infection
E. coli bacterial infection can have harmful effects on various parts of the body. Its major symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and fever. When a person consumes contaminated water, this bacteria enters his intestines and spreads infection there. In severe cases, E. coli infection can also cause life-threatening conditions like kidney failure.
How can E. coli infection be prevented?
Drink clean water : Make sure you always drink clean and pure water. Drinking boiled or filtered water can help you avoid bacterial infections like E. coli.
Hand hygiene : Always wash your hands thoroughly before cooking and eating. This reduces the risk of bacterial infection.
Avoid contaminated food : Avoid contaminated and unhealthy food. Especially pay attention to the cleanliness of the food sold in the open before eating it.
It is worth noting that a health camp of the health department and private hospitals was organized inside Greater Noida West Society a few days ago. People were treated for three days. At that time, it was alleged that the water tanks in the society were cleaned. After this, people living in four towers fell ill after drinking the water that was being supplied.
At the same time, the health department has also sent its report to the Greater Noida Authority and the Uttar Pradesh government regarding this bacteria. According to the CMO of Gautam Buddha Nagar, there is definitely a treatment and prevention of the damage caused by this bacteria, but still there is a need to be cautious. According to Dr. Sunil Sharma, the health department had set up a camp in the society for three consecutive days and examined the people and they were also given medicines along with the doctor’s advice.
