Kerala is reporting a rise in Shigella infections, with multiple districts affected and outbreaks declared in several areas. According to state health updates cited by outlets, Kerala records additional cases over recent days, bringing the year’s total to around 226–241 reported infections and deaths to six during the year/June period, depending on the specific day’s tally. Reporting highlights that Kozhikode is the worst-hit district, with Malappuram and Wayanad also among the most affected. The Health Department attributes Shigella transmission primarily to contaminated food or water and spread through contact, and notes that the infection typically causes diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps. In parallel, Kerala continues monitoring the Nipah virus situation. Multiple reports state that there is no evidence of further Nipah spread beyond the confirmed Kozhikode case; symptomatic contacts are negative and some low-risk contacts complete observation and are released. The Nipah patient remains on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Additionally, one report says Kerala intensifies surveillance for Ebola at entry points, including traveller quarantine guidance for people coming from affected regions.
Kerala reports new Shigella cases; Nipah containment continues as Ebola monitoring expands
Kerala is reporting a rise in Shigella infections, with multiple districts affected and outbreaks declared in several areas. According to state health updates cited by outlets, Kerala records addition...
- Kerala reports a rising number of Shigella cases, with the year’s total cited as 226–241 infections across recent updates.
- Deaths linked to Shigella are reported as six in the year/June totals mentioned by outlets.
- Kozhikode is identified as the most affected district, with Malappuram and Wayanad also reporting high numbers.
- Shigella is described as spreading through contaminated food/water and person-to-person contact; symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Nipah monitoring continues in Kozhikode: no new suspected cases are reported, contacts complete observation/are tested negative, and the patient remains on ventilator support.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala reported 15 new cases of Shigella infection on Tuesday, with the highest number recorded in Kozhikode, according to the state Health Department.The latest cases were detected in five districts -- Kozhikode (8), Malappuram (3), Wayanad (2), Kannur (1) and Kollam (1).Also Read: Kerala: One more Shigella death, seven fresh cases reportedWith the new additions, the state has recorded 165 Shigella infections and six deaths during June, while 241 people have tested positive for the disease so far this year, a release from the Health Department said.The department noted that Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month.It added that outbreaks have currently been declared in Kozhikode (57 cases), Wayanad (22), Thrissur (12) and Alappuzha (3).Other districts reporting Shigella infections during June include Malappuram (24), Thiruvananthapuram (17), Kannur (11), Kollam (10), Idukki (3), Ernakulam (3) and Palakkad (3).Also Read: Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensifiedShigella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It spreads mainly through contaminated food or water, as well as through contact with infected persons.The Health Department also issued an update on the Nipah situation, saying that 11 low-risk contacts who completed 21 days of observation without developing symptoms had been released from monitoring.The Nipah patient continues to receive treatment on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, according to the release.
2 months agoKerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, with 15 new cases reported on Tuesday, primarily in Kozhikode. The state has now recorded 165 Shigella cases and six deaths in June alone, bringing the year's total to 241. Outbreaks have been declared in several districts, highlighting the spread of this bacterial illness. Meanwhile, Nipah virus monitoring continues, with some contacts cleared and the patient remaining on ventilator support.
2 months agoKerala is grappling with a Shigella outbreak, reporting 10 new cases on Monday, bringing the total to 226. Kozhikode is the most affected district. Meanwhile, the state has successfully contained the Nipah virus, with all symptomatic contacts testing negative. Enhanced surveillance for Ebola is also in place at entry points, with travellers from affected regions advised to quarantine.
2 months agoAlongside the Shigella situation, Kerala continues to closely monitor and contain Nipah virus transmission, with no evidence of further spread beyond the confirmed case in Kozhikode.
2 months agoKerala reported one more Shigella death and seven new cases on Sunday, bringing the month's total to six fatalities and 140 infections. Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts are most affected. Health officials emphasize Shigella's contagious nature, spreading via contaminated sources and poor hygiene, primarily impacting the intestines. Meanwhile, the Nipah situation remains contained with no new suspected cases.
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