The report also records one case of meningococcal disease and two infections caused by verotoxin-producing strains of Escherichia coli, all in Zaragoza province. In total, four cases of three low-incidence diseases have been reported.
Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, which is mainly transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food. Its most common symptoms include high and prolonged fever, headache, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea or constipation. The disease can cause serious complications if it is not properly treated with antibiotics.
TWO CASES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTION AND ONE CASE OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE
Meningococcal disease, meanwhile, is a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis or a serious blood infection. Its symptoms include sudden fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and vomiting. In the most serious cases, purple spots may appear on the skin, along with a rapid deterioration in health, requiring urgent medical attention.
The other two reported infections were caused by strains of Escherichia coli capable of producing toxins that mainly affect the digestive system. These bacteria can cause diarrhea, sometimes with blood, severe abdominal pain and vomiting. In certain cases, they can lead to serious kidney complications, particularly in young children and vulnerable people.
