One more child was affected by severe digestive symptoms in Aisne, bringing 28 children and an older person the number of cases identified since June 12, the prefecture announced this Sunday, June 29, noting that it would be “secondary” pollution.
Since June 12, in the agglomeration of Saint-Quentin, “there have been 29 cases (28 children and 1 elders), 10 of them have developed a hemolytic and uremic syndrome (shu)”, a serious complication that affects the kidneys, writes the Prefecture of Aisne and the Regional Health Agency (ARS) in a press release. An 11 -year -old boy died on June 16.
Since the last point of situation, transmitted on Saturday night, “a new case of a child has been recorded” but as the previous two, “he did not declare the syndrome” and could return home. “Until June 29, seven patients are still hospitalized,” said the press release.
“Secondary” pollution
“According to research, the last two cases would result from pollution between people within the family circle”, “secondary” contamination linked to “the transmission of the hands of the bacteria present in the feces of sick people.” The prefecture and ar remember the importance of hand washing, which “must be systematic before the preparation of meals or after a visit to the bathroom.”
On Friday, they announced that the analyzes carried out in suspicious butcherías of being behind this poisoning series had confirmed traces of contamination by the E.Coli bacteria.
The activity of five of the six establishments that had been closed preventively by the authorities remained “suspended”, while the carnicero department of a supermarket could resume its activity.
On June 21, Saint-Quentin’s office opened a preliminary investigation of “involuntary homicide” bosses “, involuntary injuries”, “putting in danger” and “deception aggravated by the danger of human health.” The Public Health Center of the Paris Prosecutor’s Office took investigation into these poisoned.
Source: BFM TV
