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Brooksville, Florida - In response to a recent Shigella outbreak in several Citrus County day care centers, The Hernando County Health Department is working to educate local residents about the bacteria. Symptoms of Shigella can include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever and usually start within 1-7 days of exposure. Symptoms may be mild to severe.

Citrus County health officials are working quickly to contain the outbreak. Until that time, the Hernando County Health Department has advised local day care centers not to accept new enrollees from Citrus County.

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The Katy Independent School District and Harris County health officials are trying to prevent an intestinal disease from turning into an outbreak at Golbow Elementary School.

Several Golbow students have recently been diagnosed with shigellosis, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea and other symptoms, said Carolyn S. Fruthaler, chief of Disease Control & Medical Epidemiology for the Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department.

In a Tuesday letter to parents of Golbow students, Fruthaler said her department has been working closely with KISD and school officials because “several cases can quickly lead to an explosive outbreak, especially in elementary schools. Although rare, shigellosis can cause very serious illness and hospitalization.”

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RIVERTON - A state health official says Fremont County's outbreak of shigellosis, a gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria, is coming to an end.

"We haven't seen a case since late January, so we think the biggest part of the outbreak is over," said Kelly Weidenbach, surveillance epidemiologist for the Wyoming Health Department.

So far, 102 cases have been identified, most of them in children, including 16 children who were hospitalized.

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BISMARCK, N.D. - Thirteen cases of the intestinal disease shigellosis have been confirmed in Rollette County this month, state health officials said.

State epidemiologist Kirby Kruger said 12 of the cases involve children, and six people have been hospitalized.

Kruger said five additional cases are pending laboratory confirmation.

Shigellosis is caused by shigella bacteria, which are spread through undercooked or contaminated food and poor hygiene. The illness can cause bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting and stomach cramps. Typical treatment is fluids and antibiotics.

The Health Department said a common source for the infections has not been found.

Kruger said some people sickened by the disease reported swimming at Lake Upsilon in Rolette County. Water samples from the lake this month tested negative for sewage contamination, he said.

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MCMINNVILLE, Ore. -- Yamhill County Public Health officials are investigating a large number of shigellosis cases.

Authorities say initial results show that the majority of people who have become ill ate at Tommys Restaurant in McMinnville between Jan. 23 and 27.

Officials say anyone who ate at Tommys in that time frame and is experiencing severe diarrhea with a fever should see their medical care provider immediately.

Shigellosis is caused by a bacterium and is spread when people consume contaminated food or water. The symptoms usually last for several days but can last for weeks.

The best way to prevent the spread of shigella bacteria is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after using the bathroom or changing diapers.

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