An Epidemiological Investigation of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease Outbreak in Sojitra Village of Anand District by Rapid Response Team of B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Acute Diarrhoeal Disease (ADD) affects millions of people around the world especially in second world nations. Most of the pathogenic organisms that cause diarrhoea, are transmitted primarily or exclusively through feco-oral route. We have investigated an outbreak of Acute Diarrheal Disease in Sojitra Village of Anand District-Gujarat, to identify the etiological agent, mode of transmission and various control measures taken by the authority. Objectives: 1. To confirm the existence of an outbreak, 2. To know the magnitude and distribution of the outbreak with reference to time, place and person, 3. To identify the source of infection, mode of transmission and implement control and preventive measures. Method: A Cross Sectional Epidemiological study was carried out to investigate the outbreak of acute diarrhoeal disease cases in Sojitra Village. We obtained required information from the CHC, conducted house to house survey and also inspected the sanitation and water supply of the affected area. Results: There were 57 cases of acute diarrhoeal disease. The overall Attack Rate was 1.51%, with higher attack rate among Muslims. The Attributable risk was found to be 40% among the Muslims who consumed non vegetarian feast post Ramadan Eid from 24th to 26th week of 2017. Majority of the affected population used non-chlorinated water for drinking. Conclusion: The underlying cause for the outbreak of acute diarrhoeal disease may be due contaminated water and food.
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Nirav Patel, Akash Patel, Rahul Patel, Lakshmi N. , Navin Raja Sekar, Rajshree Bhatt
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