The European Center for Prevention and Control of Diseases (ECDC) has distributed a message in which it claims the risks of the spread of infectious diseases, including cholera, in the areas of Turkey and Syria,
According to the Center, the main urgent needs of Turkey and Syria after earthquakes in the field of healthcare are associated with injuries and interruptions in the healthcare system, but the threat of spreading infectious diseases can cause concern over the next two to four weeks.
“In the coming weeks, there is a high probability of a surge in cases of cholera in the injured areas,” the statement says.
In addition, experts do not exclude the development in camps for injured other diseases, such as hepatitis A and Rotavirus.
ECDC explained that limited access to pure water, inadequate sanitary and hygienic conditions, improper heat treatment of food can lead to the spread of infections.
According to experts, “respiratory infections are“ caused by special concern due to the resettlement of victims to temporary camps.