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The second case of cholera was confirmed in Blouberg commune, the Limpopo health department having been confirmed at Polokwane Review.
Department spokesman Neil Shikwambana said the case concerned a Zimbabwean migrant worker who worked on a game hunting farm in the region.
"The patient recently returned home and, on his return, did not feel well, consulted a doctor and was admitted to Helen Franz Hospital. After taking a sample, a case of cholera was confirmed, "Shikwambana said.
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The patient is recovering well at Helene Franz hospital.
This comes after another migrant farm worker from Zimbabwe, who works and resides in Alldays, Limpopo, was diagnosed with cholera earlier this month.
"The department has already driven [a] an in-depth investigation in the areas where both patients are staying and where officials are on the ground in the health promotion areas. "
The department wishes to call community members to continue hygiene practices and sanitation practices such as:
• Wash hands after using soap and running water
• wash your hands before and after meals
• Wash vegetables and fruits before eating
• Drink safe spring water or sterilize / boil before eating
• Make sure the food is cooked properly
Symptoms include sudden watery diarrhea with or without vomiting and severe dehydration.
"The department calls anyone suffering from any of these symptoms to go quickly to the nearest health facility," concluded Shikwambana.
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