As a precaution, people in these groups are being advised to avoid eating uncooked smoked fish.
Professor Saheer Gharbia, from the UKHSA, said: “Most people won’t have any symptoms of the infection or will only experience mild symptoms, such as abdominal pain or diarrhoea, which usually pass within a few days without the need for treatment.
“However, some people are at higher risk of much more serious illness.
“If you have any concerns about your health please speak to your midwife, GP or hospital specialist team.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, the first symptoms likely to emerge in case of infection are:
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea.
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