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Wed, 06/15/2011 - 04:57
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Half of waterborne disease patients contract illness overseas: Seoul
Half of Seoul-based patients of waterborne diseases this year contracted their illnesses overseas, the city government said Wednesday as it urged extra caution for travelers.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, 20 of 40 waterborne disease patients in the city so far this year were infected outside the country. Among them, seven contracted bacterial dysentery, and six had typhoid. The total number of waterborne disease patients represents a 17.6-percent increase from a year ago, the government said.
Waterborne diseases may be contracted through consumption of contaminated water.
Seoul officials said of 102 patients of various infectious diseases last year, 44 contracted their diseases overseas.
"This year, E. coli virus has run rampant in Germany and across Europe," a Seoul official said. "During the summer, you have to wash your hands not just for yourself but for others, and prepare and cook your food properly."
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, 20 of 40 waterborne disease patients in the city so far this year were infected outside the country. Among them, seven contracted bacterial dysentery, and six had typhoid. The total number of waterborne disease patients represents a 17.6-percent increase from a year ago, the government said.
Waterborne diseases may be contracted through consumption of contaminated water.
Seoul officials said of 102 patients of various infectious diseases last year, 44 contracted their diseases overseas.
"This year, E. coli virus has run rampant in Germany and across Europe," a Seoul official said. "During the summer, you have to wash your hands not just for yourself but for others, and prepare and cook your food properly."
