Queensland Chief Well being Officer Dr Catherine McDougall stated they believed there was no ongoing threat to the broader group, however issued an up to date alert to clinicians within the Logan space “out of an abundance of warning”.
“In case there are different individuals who might have consumed the merchandise and haven’t but been recognized,” she stated.
McDougall stated well being authorities have been “happy {that a} meals supply hyperlink has been recognized between all three households within the cluster and all sufferers are nicely and bettering clinically” and added they have been “assured that the merchandise will not be being at the moment made or distributed”.
Queensland police didn’t reply to questions from this masthead over whether or not the poisoning was being handled as focused or suspicious.
Earlier than the latest alert, a spokesperson for Queensland Well being stated they have been persevering with to work with police “to analyze the origin and availability of the 2 do-it-yourself merchandise recognized”, with “no additional updates presently”.
Brodifacoum, the lively ingredient in rat poison, inhibits vitamin Okay, which is important for blood to clot. If ingested by people, it might trigger bleeding-related issues.
Director of infectious illnesses at Mater Well being, Professor Paul Griffin, stated signs of rat poisoning might take “many days” to be observed and he urged folks to stay alert to any extreme or sudden bleeding.
This included bleeding gums, unexplained bruises, blood in urine or stool and swelling of joints.
Queensland Well being stated anybody who believed they may have consumed recognized merchandise, or have been experiencing unexplained bleeding, ought to go to their native GP, well being centre or pressing care clinic for testing, or name 13 HEALTH.
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