"Since 1 October, the agency has identified 118 cases of shigella and 43 of salmonella linked to trips to the West African archipelago. While most people recover within a week, four British people have died within months of contracting stomach bugs while on holiday there. The warning comes ahead of the February half term, when a greater number of British holidaymakers are expected to travel to the popular winter destination."
"Shigella and salmonella are both bacterial infections that affect the gut and can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. Though many who are infected make a full recovery, young children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with existing conditions or a weakened immune system can experience severe symptoms and suffer potentially life-threatening complications. The two bacteria are spread through contact with contaminated faeces, either directly through person-to-person transmission or indirectly from unclean food, water or surfaces."
"People travelling to Cape Verde are advised to: eat food that is freshly prepared, fully cooked and served piping hot drink bottled or boiled water and avoid ice in drinks use bottled or boiled water when brushing your teeth only eat fruit you've peeled yourself avoid salads that may not have been washed in clean water "Taking a few simple precautions against traveller's diarrhoea and food poisoning can make all the difference," Dr Gauri Godbole, the UKHSA's deputy director for gastrointestinal infections and food safety,"
Since 1 October, 118 shigella and 43 salmonella cases have been linked to travel to Cape Verde, with four British deaths following infection. Shigella and salmonella cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps, and most people recover within a week. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems risk severe, potentially life-threatening complications. Transmission occurs via contaminated faeces through person-to-person contact or unclean food, water or surfaces. Travelers are advised to eat freshly prepared, fully cooked hot food, drink bottled or boiled water, avoid ice and unwashed salads, peel fruit themselves, and practise thorough handwashing.
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