2 cholera cases detected after 47 BMCRI medicos got hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis
Bengaluru: After 47 medicos from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) were hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis, 2 cases have been detected of cholera amongst the admitted students.
Officials have told PTI that the Karnataka Health Department is on alert after two students from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) were tested positive for cholera. These two were among the 47 students who were hospitalised complaining of loose stools and dehydration, officials said.
Earlier, commenting on the situation, Several PG doctors from the hospital, speaking anonymously, highlighted that the hospitalised doctors from the hostel were affected by the poor sanitary conditions.
“The hostel’s sanitary condition is very poor. One of the drinking water purifiers emits a foul smell. Despite informing the hostel authorities months ago, no action has been taken,” stated a PG doctor.
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