More shigellosis cases reported from seven districts in Kerala
Shigellosis cases are rising across seven districts in Kerala, with recent fatalities reported in Malappuram and Wayanad. The state health department is actively monitoring the situation as the total case count for the year reaches 167.
Why it matters
The outbreak poses a significant public health challenge, necessitating urgent intervention and awareness to prevent further spread of the bacterial infection.
Shigellosis continues to take a toll on the State with more cases being reported from seven districts on Wednesday. The Health department has confirmed that the death of a 75-year-old woman at Aliparamba in Malappuram on Tuesday was due to shigellosis. The death of a 22-year-old woman following acute diarrhoeal disease has also been reported from Valad in Wayanad district.
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