Tonka
Well-known member
http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5hBNwc1UOiJQKqZ8bPP1emqZwusOQ?docId=1548971
Spanish to English translation
Peru will isolate people that arrive with symptoms of E. Coli
By Agencia EFE - 1 day ago
Lima, June 13 (EFE) .- Those who arrive in Peru with symptoms related to an infection of E. coli bacteria that has already left 35 dead in Europe, are isolated and evaluated, reported the Peruvian Minister of Health Oscar Ugarte.
Ugarte noted that this measure is part of the prevention plan launched by the Peruvian Government to prevent the entry of bacteria into the country.
"The precautions that we have are focused on these cases do not arrive in the country, and if they do, they are detected quickly. A person with only a few hours in Europe can come contaminated and presents a picture diarrhea should be isolated," said Ugarte to the state news agency Andina.
He explained the minister, some people with gastrointestinal illness can present special resistance to the E. coli bacillus, so that any visitor to the country to submit such intestinal disorders should be evaluated by specialists.
"The bacteria in Germany is a variety that has mutated and is more aggressive. It is therefore recommended that people entering the country with these symptoms, contact a health center," said Ugarte.
The challenge strain of E. coli has killed 34 people in Germany and one in Sweden.
The action by the Peruvian government joins others in other countries of Latin America, as initiated by Colombia on Thursday and is carrying out inspection activities, monitoring and surveillance at seaports and airports to passengers and goods .
On the other hand, the head of the ministry of Health reported that at the last meeting of Ibero-American Ministers of Health agreed to a joint selling drug, with the aim of reducing costs.
Ugarte explained that the purchase process will conclude in August and by Peru involve the purchase of priority medicines, such as oncology, antiretrovirals and antimalarials.
Spanish to English translation
Peru will isolate people that arrive with symptoms of E. Coli
By Agencia EFE - 1 day ago
Lima, June 13 (EFE) .- Those who arrive in Peru with symptoms related to an infection of E. coli bacteria that has already left 35 dead in Europe, are isolated and evaluated, reported the Peruvian Minister of Health Oscar Ugarte.
Ugarte noted that this measure is part of the prevention plan launched by the Peruvian Government to prevent the entry of bacteria into the country.
"The precautions that we have are focused on these cases do not arrive in the country, and if they do, they are detected quickly. A person with only a few hours in Europe can come contaminated and presents a picture diarrhea should be isolated," said Ugarte to the state news agency Andina.
He explained the minister, some people with gastrointestinal illness can present special resistance to the E. coli bacillus, so that any visitor to the country to submit such intestinal disorders should be evaluated by specialists.
"The bacteria in Germany is a variety that has mutated and is more aggressive. It is therefore recommended that people entering the country with these symptoms, contact a health center," said Ugarte.
The challenge strain of E. coli has killed 34 people in Germany and one in Sweden.
The action by the Peruvian government joins others in other countries of Latin America, as initiated by Colombia on Thursday and is carrying out inspection activities, monitoring and surveillance at seaports and airports to passengers and goods .
On the other hand, the head of the ministry of Health reported that at the last meeting of Ibero-American Ministers of Health agreed to a joint selling drug, with the aim of reducing costs.
Ugarte explained that the purchase process will conclude in August and by Peru involve the purchase of priority medicines, such as oncology, antiretrovirals and antimalarials.