Surveillance & Analysis on Shigella News & Outbreaks
Day care centers and some schools in Hamilton County are being warned about a possible outbreak of a childhood stomach illness.
After seeing an unexpected early increase in shigella and shigellosis, the Hamilton County Health District decided to issue a warning letter.
It’s now sending out warning notices to day care centers and some schools…
The Broward County Health Department is warning parents, schools and daycare centers to take precautionary action to prevent the spread of Shigellosis. ??Shigellosis is a highly contagious form of diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria. It can spread through person-to-person contact and may cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.??Parents of children or anyone with symptoms…
The City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services in Canada has received a report of Shigella infection in a food handler who worked in the Snack Bar at Denningers at 826 Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek from February 28th to March 5th.
Public Health Services is asking anyone who developed diarrhea after consuming foods purchased from the…
