Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)
Susanne Nadeau
North Dakota’s state health department has confirmed 13 shigellosis cases in Rolette County, the first cluster of cases the state has seen for a few years, officials said.
“This does not happen very often at all,” said state epidemiologist Julie Goplin.
But, when it does, it can infect an entire community, she said.
“It becomes community wide if the public isn’t taking special care, then it can last for months,” she said.Continue Reading Health dept. finds shigellosis cases: Rare disease infects 13
"North Dakota" shigellosis outbreak
Rollette County reports outbreak of diarrhea-causing bacteria
By Shigella Lawyer on
Posted in Shigella Watch
Associated Press
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.Continue Reading Rollette County reports outbreak of diarrhea-causing bacteria