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Case of cryptosporidiosis in the Alpes-Maritimes
Press release
June 2, 2023
Several cases of "Cryptosporidiosis" have been identified in the western Alpes-Maritimes.
To date, 10 cases of “Cryptosporidiosis have been identified. The Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur Regional Health Agency and Public Health France are currently carrying out investigations to determine the source of contamination :
people with this pathology are contacted by teams from the regional Public Health France unit or ARS Paca to determine the possible origins of the contamination ;
consultations for gastroenteritis, at the hospital and in the city, are monitored in conjunction with the doctors and pharmacists in the sector. Monitoring is also carried out with the network of health veterinarians in the sector ;
analyzes are carried out on the resources supplying the sector's drinking water networks in order to look for possible contamination of the water.
Ongoing investigations seem at this stage to be moving towards possible contamination of the water networks supplying the municipalities of : Saint Cézaire, Peymeinade, Le Tignet, Spéracèdes and Cabris .
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https://www.paca.ars.sante.fr/cas-de-cryptosporidiose-dans-les-alpes-maritimes
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Case of cryptosporidiosis in the Alpes-Maritimes - Situation report
Press release
June 7, 2023
Following the identification of several cases of "Cryptosporidiosis" identified in the West of the Alpes-Maritimes (see press release of 02/06/2023), here is the new information to remember and the municipalities concerned by the precautionary measures: Saint Cézaire, Peymeinade, Le Tignet, Spéracèdes and Cabris.
22 people have been diagnosed so far. A reinforced surveillance system for new cases has been set up by ARS PACA in conjunction with the analysis laboratories. The ARS has not yet identified any aggravating factors or hospitalizations linked to this episode.
To date, the results of water analyzes have not revealed the presence of cryptosporidium in the water network of the 5 municipalities concerned. Nevertheless, the detection of this parasite in water being difficult, additional analyzes are in progress and measures to restrict the use of water are maintained as a precaution.
Can we drink tap water?
The population of the municipalities concerned (listed above), and more particularly immunocompromised people and infants, are reminded to:
consume bottled water or boil tap water for 2 minutes before consuming it or using it for food preparation;
prepare bottles with bottled water;
wash your hands regularly
Tap water can always be used for cooking food, showering, household uses (dishes, laundry, etc.).
As the germ is transmissible, it is also recommended that all sick people or those in contact with sick people apply the strictest hygiene measures (hand washing, use of hydro-alcoholic gel).
Finally, to secure the water used in schools and nurseries, filters have been installed in these establishments.
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https://www.paca.ars.sante.fr/cas-de-cryptosporidiose-dans-les-alpes-maritimes-point-de-situation
Case of cryptosporidiosis in the Alpes-Maritimes
Press release
June 2, 2023
Several cases of "Cryptosporidiosis" have been identified in the western Alpes-Maritimes.
To date, 10 cases of “Cryptosporidiosis have been identified. The Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur Regional Health Agency and Public Health France are currently carrying out investigations to determine the source of contamination :
people with this pathology are contacted by teams from the regional Public Health France unit or ARS Paca to determine the possible origins of the contamination ;
consultations for gastroenteritis, at the hospital and in the city, are monitored in conjunction with the doctors and pharmacists in the sector. Monitoring is also carried out with the network of health veterinarians in the sector ;
analyzes are carried out on the resources supplying the sector's drinking water networks in order to look for possible contamination of the water.
Ongoing investigations seem at this stage to be moving towards possible contamination of the water networks supplying the municipalities of : Saint Cézaire, Peymeinade, Le Tignet, Spéracèdes and Cabris .
...
https://www.paca.ars.sante.fr/cas-de-cryptosporidiose-dans-les-alpes-maritimes
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Case of cryptosporidiosis in the Alpes-Maritimes - Situation report
Press release
June 7, 2023
Following the identification of several cases of "Cryptosporidiosis" identified in the West of the Alpes-Maritimes (see press release of 02/06/2023), here is the new information to remember and the municipalities concerned by the precautionary measures: Saint Cézaire, Peymeinade, Le Tignet, Spéracèdes and Cabris.
22 people have been diagnosed so far. A reinforced surveillance system for new cases has been set up by ARS PACA in conjunction with the analysis laboratories. The ARS has not yet identified any aggravating factors or hospitalizations linked to this episode.
To date, the results of water analyzes have not revealed the presence of cryptosporidium in the water network of the 5 municipalities concerned. Nevertheless, the detection of this parasite in water being difficult, additional analyzes are in progress and measures to restrict the use of water are maintained as a precaution.
Can we drink tap water?
The population of the municipalities concerned (listed above), and more particularly immunocompromised people and infants, are reminded to:
consume bottled water or boil tap water for 2 minutes before consuming it or using it for food preparation;
prepare bottles with bottled water;
wash your hands regularly
Tap water can always be used for cooking food, showering, household uses (dishes, laundry, etc.).
As the germ is transmissible, it is also recommended that all sick people or those in contact with sick people apply the strictest hygiene measures (hand washing, use of hydro-alcoholic gel).
Finally, to secure the water used in schools and nurseries, filters have been installed in these establishments.
...
https://www.paca.ars.sante.fr/cas-de-cryptosporidiose-dans-les-alpes-maritimes-point-de-situation