Kerala has issued a high alert after a Shigella outbreak in Kozhikode district led to more than 126 confirmed cases and the death of a four-year-old child. Health authorities have deployed rapid response teams and intensified surveillance in affected areas, including Peruvayal and Kuttikkattoor. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, or poor hygiene practices. Children under five years of age are particularly vulnerable to severe complications. In this video, we explain the outbreak, symptoms to watch for, preventive measures, and the steps being taken by health officials to contain the spread.

Kerala's Deadly Shigella Outbreak: Another Child Tests Positive

Kerala has issued a high alert after a Shigella outbreak in Kozhikode district led to more than 126 confirmed cases and the death of a four-year-old child. Health authorities have deployed rapid response teams and intensified surveillance in affected areas, including Peruvayal and Kuttikkattoor. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, or poor hygiene practices. Children under five years of age are particularly vulnerable to severe complications. In this video, we explain the outbreak, symptoms to watch for, preventive measures, and the steps being taken by health officials to contain the spread.


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Kerala's Deadly Shigella Outbreak: Another Child Tests Positive

Keralam Shigella Outbreak: What is Shigella Infection; How Does It Occur