2024-03-27 00:00:50
There is currently an alarming outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Tlaxcala which has been related to the raw chicken meat. In reality, it has not been proven that it is the direct cause, but there is a high risk related to a bad practice that many people think is correct.
Only during this 2024 have they been registered 21 confirmed cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and 50 patients with acute flaccid paralysis in the entity. While the most worrying thing is that there are three deaths.
Why does Guillain-Barré Syndrome occur?
Despite all the research, it has not yet been identified with certainty what causes the Guillain Barre syndrome. In fact, it is a multifactorial disease, although one of the greatest risk factors is bacteria Campylobacter jejuni.
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Does raw chicken cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
At this point it is important to emphasize that the current outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome that exists in Tlaxcala It is not related to the consumption of raw chicken but it could have its origin in the unnecessary washing that is carried out in the kitchens.
In this regard, the Dr. Hector Rossete published a video in which he interactively explains the reasons why Chicken meat should NEVER be washed. Although it seems that avoiding this step is unhygienic, in reality it is quite the opposite.
Traditionally, when purchasing chicken meat, turkey or any other poultry is usually washed in the sink as a way to eliminate pathogens. The reality is that you should never do the above because the only thing that is generated is the cross contamination.
As Dr. Rossete explains, animal meat contains multiple bacteria such as Campylobacter jejuni. If washing is done, what happens is that the pathogens are spread through the sink and end up in the other foods that are prepared in the kitchen.
What is the correct way of cleaning for the consumption of animal meat?
Based on the above, washing animal meat should never be carried out because the ideal way to eliminate microorganisms harmful to humans is cooking. What is recommended to eliminate bacteria is Heat raw meat to 75 degrees Celsius.
By following this indication with raw chicken meat you not only reduce the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome but also of the gastrointestinal diseases.
Although he meat washing It is a custom that has existed for generations does not mean that it is good. In the past, the scientific tests that exist today did not exist and therefore it is a habit that must disappear in all kitchens.
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On the other hand, a question that has not yet been answered is the fact that the outbreak of the Guillain Barre syndrome In Mexico it has only happened in Tlaxcala and not in the rest of the country.
At the same time, in Peru we are experiencing a very similar situation at the moment. Four deaths have been reported in 2024 alone, prompting the publication of a national health alert.
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What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
- Loss of sensation or tingling sensation in legs or arms.
- Pain similar to a muscle cramp.
- Uncoordinated movement.
- Blurry vision.
- Falls.
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