Case of Intestinal Infection in Armavir Region: All Used the Same Water

The National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Republic of Armenia received a call from the "Armavir" Medical Center on August 11, 2021, around 23:30, regarding the admission of eight residents from the Khndzoresk community of Armavir Region exhibiting symptoms of intestinal infectious diseases (diarrhea, vomiting, fever), six of whom were hospitalized.

According to the Ministry of Health of Armenia, an epidemiological investigation revealed that all affected individuals had consumed water purchased from a mobile cistern on August 9. Awareness-raising activities have been conducted among the population, warning them not to use that water.

On August 12, experts from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted home visits and identified a total of 31 people with complaints characteristic of intestinal illness, five of whom were also hospitalized, while medical supervision was established for the other patients.

As of August 13, eight patients continue to receive treatment at the "Armavir" Medical Center, with their health conditions assessed as mild to moderate, showing positive dynamics. During the epidemiological investigations, samples from patients and water samples were taken for microbiological testing.