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Gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is an intestinal infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever.
It is spread by contact with an infected person or through contaminated food or water.
Speaking at a media conference on Tuesday, Inname said 265 people have been infected with the disease across 13 LGAs.
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He listed the affected LGAs as Rabah, Wurno, Dange Shuni, Kebbe, Gwadabawa, Tangaza, Isa, Bodinga, Wamakko, Silame, Illela, Sabon Birni and Yabo, adding that Gwadawaba was the worst hit.
“It is important for the public to know that the disease is highly contagious, meaning it can be easily transmitted from person to person through casual contacts,” he said.
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A fresh outbreak of gastro-enteritis in 13 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Sokoto State has killed at least, 23 people in the last few weeks.
The Commissioner for Health in the State, Dr. Muhammed Inname, made the confirmation on Tuesday, adding that over 265 cases of the disease have spread across the affected LGAs.
The affected LGAs are Rabah, Wurno, Dange Shuni, Kebbe, Gwadabwa, Tangaza, Isa, Bodinga, Wamakko, Silame, Illela, Sabon Birni and Yabo.
The Commissioner said the recent escalation could be as a result of the rainy season.
“The State Ministry of Health has set up two different teams to monitor and advise members of the public on the dangers of the disease.
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