Kerala reports 34 cases of shigellosis in June so far
Kerala is experiencing an outbreak of shigellosis, a contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease, with 34 cases reported in June. Health officials have identified contaminated well water at a school as a primary source and are urging strict hygiene practices to prevent further spread.
Why it matters
Outbreaks of highly infectious diseases like shigellosis pose significant public health risks, particularly in densely populated areas and schools, requiring urgent sanitation interventions.
More cases of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery), a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella, are being reported across Kerala, with a total of 34 cases reported in June alone.
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