A total of 44 laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera have been seen at Jubilee District Hospital, the Gauteng health department said in an update on the outbreak in the Hammanskraal area.
By 6pm on Thursday, 203 patients had been seen at the hospital, including 22 patients who have been transferred to other health facilities in Tshwane.On Thursday, the Free State reported its first cholera death while Gauteng fatalities rose to 21.
Contaminated water or food are the main drivers of infection, but person-to-person transmission is a contributor.Foods and vegetables exposed to fertiliser or water that contains human excretions can also cause infections.Drinking and cooking with good quality water and good hygiene practices prevent cholera. These are guidelines from the national health department:
In an outbreak situation, boiling is also effective in prevention, but there is a potential for microbial regrowth if the boiled water is stored beyond one or two days. Filtration may be necessary in addition to boiling water by using a piece of clean white cloth to cover the opening of a 20 or 25 litre water container. Pour water through the clean cloth into the container. Clean the cloth and make sure it is always clean for future use.
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