Regarding the suspected food poisoning case at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School, on April 10, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that according to a quick report from Gia Dinh People's Hospital, Salmonella bacteria was detected in the feces of students suspected of food poisoning.
Initial test results showed that out of 10 stool samples taken, 7 samples were positive for Salmonella bacteria. Currently, specialized units, including the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU), are continuing to coordinate with the hospital to take more samples and classify bacteria to accurately identify the pathogen and source of infection.
As of the morning of April 10, there were 148 suspected food poisoning cases related to Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School. Of which, 102 cases were monitored and treated as outpatients and 46 cases were treated as inpatients. The general condition of the patients is currently stable, no severe cases have been recorded.
Students with food poisoning are received and treated at 4 medical facilities in the area including: Gia Dinh People's Hospital, Children's Hospital 2, Binh Thanh General Hospital and Binh Quoi Ward Health Station.
