Pernambuco investigates suspicious cases of methanol poisoning; Two patients died

Inspection in the state has been strengthened to prevent more suspicious cases

The Department of Health (SES) of Pernambuco confirmed, on Tuesday 30, three suspicious visits of methanol poisoning. Two patients died and a lost vision, but there is still no confirmation that the deaths have been caused directly by the substance.

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The cases involve three men, two residents of Lajedo and one by João Alfredo, city of the rural pernambuco, according to TV Globo. They were addressed to the Vitalino hospital in Caruaru, where he received medical treatment. According to SES, in situations such as the hospital notifies the occurrence and records the information collected in the anamnesis, a process in which professionals evaluate the symptoms reported by the patients. THE Earth Search for more information from the Town Hall.

In the last few days, several states have recorded similar episodes. In San Paolo, there are already five deaths confirmed after taking methanol. The suspicion is that the substance is added to adulterated distilled drinks.

In Pernambuco, the Health surveillance agency Pernambuco (Apevisa) reported that, from notifications, it started inspection actions in drinks distributors. Among the measures are the intensification of inspections in sales points, the collection of suspected samples for laboratory analysis, preventive batch interdiction and joint articulation with Procon, the public service and security forces.

Source: Terra

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