A case of Shigellosis, a contagious bacterial infection causing diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain, has been confirmed at La Escuela Fratney Elementary School in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Public Schools district is working with the Milwaukee Public Health Department to manage the situation, emphasizing hand washing and deep cleaning to prevent further spread. Parents and staff have been informed, and guidelines have been provided to ensure safety and health precautions are followed.
A case of shigellosis, a highly contagious bacterial infection, has been confirmed at Escuela Fratney Elementary School in Milwaukee. The City of Milwaukee Health Department advises increased hand washing and urges those with diarrhea to stay home and consult a physician. To prevent further spread, sharing food at the school is discouraged until the outbreak is contained. For more information, residents can contact the Health Department.
A psychedelic arts festival in Victoria, Australia, was hit by an outbreak of shigellosis, a contagious bacterial disease causing symptoms such as severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting among at least 120 attendees. The disease, spread through fecal-oral contact and sex, is a result of infection by antimicrobial-resistant shigella bacteria. Health officials advised regular handwashing, good hygiene, and abstinence for infected individuals, and recommended attendees to get tested for the disease. The festival, which ran for five days, emphasized small and exclusive gatherings on its website.
Santa Cruz County is monitoring an outbreak of Shigellosis primarily affecting the unhoused community, with 27 possible cases reported since late January. Shigellosis is caused by the bacteria Shigella and can spread easily, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever. While the risk to the broader community is currently low, people are advised to wash their hands carefully and frequently to protect themselves, especially after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and before preparing or consuming food.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is conducting a clinical trial on a vaccine for shigellosis, a diarrheal disease caused by shigella bacteria. The trial involves taking an oral vaccine and being exposed to shigella to determine its effectiveness. The National Institutes of Health is sponsoring the vaccine clinical trials at Cincinnati Children's and Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The U.S. Army is interested in providing troops an effective vaccine, and such a vaccine would save many children around the world who are at high risk and can die from it.
