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.
The doctors even complained about the toilets not being maintained properly in the hostel and the flushes not working. They even alleged that many of them have been getting urinary tract infections due to the unhygienic conditions.
Taking note, the government has asked officials to take all necessary precautions to ensure that it is not spread to more people. Disinfection of the BMCRI hostel kitchen was being carried out after closing it. Food and water was being supplied from the Victoria Hospital kitchen. Pest control measures are also being taken, authorities said.
As per TOI, the medical college's hostel is undergoing a 'deep cleaning drive' after a few students were admitted to Victoria Hospital with symptoms of cholera. BMCRI suspended hostel warden with immediate effect and stated that instructions have been issued to replace the existing cook by a professional.
The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department on Friday said that six confirmed cases of cholera have been reported in the state so far this year, of which five were reported in March.
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