October 2005

The Coastal Health District has issued the following:
BRYAN CO., GAó Parents have a new resource as health officials continue to work with the Bryan County community to curb the spread of the Shigella bacteria. Shigellosis is a bacterial infection affecting the intestinal track, and symptoms often include mild to severe diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Since August, there have been 36 confirmed diagnoses of shigellosis in the Richmond Hill area, mostly among school-aged children. The Coastal Health District has created an online survey for anyone who suspects they or their children may be infected. After submitting the questionnaire, parents will be contacted by an epidemiologist with the health district who can provide more information. The survey will also help the epidemiologists track the illness.Continue Reading New Tool Will Help Parents Get Answers About Shigella

The Enid News and Eagle
By Scott Fitzgerald Staff Writer
Garfield County and Oklahoma State Department of Health officials confirmed Friday cases of a diarrhea illness known as shigellosis have been detected in two Enid childcare facilities.
Registered nurse Linda Farr, of the Garfield County Health Department, said she was “not at liberty to discuss that” when asked to identify those facilities.
Epidemiologist Laurence Burnsed, of the state Health Department, said six children were infected with the shigella bacteria at one childcare center and two were infected at a separate facility.Continue Reading 2 Enid daycares report 8 cases of shigellosis

The Enid News and Eagle
By Scott Fitzgerald Staff Writer
Garfield County and Oklahoma State Department of Health officials confirmed Friday cases of a diarrhea illness known as shigellosis have been detected in two Enid childcare facilities.
Registered nurse Linda Farr, of the Garfield County Health Department, said she was “not at liberty to discuss that” when asked to identify those facilities.
Epidemiologist Laurence Burnsed, of the state Health Department, said six children were infected with the shigella bacteria at one childcare center and two were infected at a separate facility.Continue Reading 2 Enid daycares report 8 cases of shigellosis

Oct 19, 2005, 03:09 AM
Parent Reaction to Local Shigellosis Cases
2 Local Confirmed Cases of Shigellosis
The Jackson County Health Department says they have two new cases of shigellosis. Two kids have contracted the contagious virus that causes vomiting, fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea. You’ll remember last school year, more than 100 Ingham County kids and 67 Jackson residents came down with the virus. Health officials say it’s too early determine if the problem will be of similar proportions this year.Continue Reading Parent Reaction to Local Shigellosis Cases

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2000 —
The Food and Drug Administration warns that several brands of five-layer dips are potentially contaminated with contagious bacteria that causes serious digestive disorders.
The FDA says consumers should be alert for dips sold under the brand names Senor Felix’s, Trader Joe’s, Delicioso, and The Carryout CafÈ because they have the…

Wednesday, October 12, 2005
By JEFF HAUERSPERGER, jeffh@tmnews.com
Saturday, October 8, 2005 6:49 AM CDT
MITCHELL , IN – An infectious disease that causes diarrhea has been reported in Mitchell.
The disease is called shigellosis and since it’s easily spread, county and school health officials decided to alert residents of its presence.
In a letter from Debbie Chastain, Mitchell Community Schools nurse, parents were told that three cases of shigellosis involving students was reported.
îAny child or staff member who has diarrhea should stay home and see your family physician or health care provider,ì Chastain said in the letter dated Oct. 3.Continue Reading Mitchell schools fighting illness