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Waterborne disease outbreak from drinking water contamination, Albania, July 2024: A case study

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SPShkelqime PogaInstitute of Public Health

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Descriptive study reveals 441 gastroenteritis cases from contaminated water in Albania, highlighting urgent public health measures.

Key Points

  • A total of 441 gastroenteritis cases were reported due to water contamination during July 2024 in Albania.
  • Laboratory testing identified norovirus GII as the primary cause, with significant microbiological quality violations found in samples.
  • The assessment involved microbiological and physicochemical analyses, indicating poor water quality and insufficient disinfection.
  • The outbreak underscores the need for reliable water infrastructure and adherence to international water safety standards.

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Shkelqime Poga (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a35ee30a429f7973327c4fhttps://doi.org/10.2478/ajbals-2025-0020
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