Pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and viruses live in soil and water and can cause infections in humans and animals, especially from decaying matter.
About one-third of diseases in humans are caused by these pathogens, which can survive outside living things for a long time.
Researchers are studying how a specific pathogen called Mycobacterium ulcerans spreads in water and found that it's really important to understand how these germs live and grow to better prevent diseases caused by them.
The study analyzes multiple casualty incidents (MCI) in Northern Spain from 2014 to 2020, focusing on their frequency and impact.
Out of 253 MCIs recorded, the majority (79.8%) were due to road traffic accidents, with a monthly average of 2.9 incidents and an average of 6.8 victims per incident.
Findings indicate that most victims suffered mild injuries, and response times were notably longer for maritime incidents, suggesting a need for improved resource allocation.