85 confirmed cases of shigellosis reported till June in Kerala
Kerala is experiencing an outbreak of shigellosis, a contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease, with 85 confirmed cases and two deaths reported so far this year. Health officials are urging the public to maintain strict hygiene and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Why it matters
The outbreak poses a significant public health risk, particularly to children and vulnerable populations, necessitating urgent awareness and sanitation measures.
A highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease called shigellosis (bacillary dysentery), caused by shigella, is being reported across the State now
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