October 2013

The Cabarrus Health Alliance is continuing to investigate Shigella-related illnesses and officials are urging everyone to be aware of the symptoms and use precautionary measures.

As of Friday, October 25: 47 people have reported symptoms and 14 of those are confirmed Shigellosis. The non-confirmed cases have symptoms but lack a lab test with a positive…

Health officials at the Florida Department of Health in Broward County are advising 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. Shigella can spread through person to person contact and may cause severe diarrhea, fever and…