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Shigella infection fear in Kerala

  • Posted By
    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Science & Technology
  • Published
    25th Dec, 2020

Context

  • Heath authorities are on high alert after suspected cases of Shigella infection were identified during a special medical camp in Kerala.

What is Shigella infection?

  • Shigella infection is an intestinal infection caused by Shigella becteria.
  • Shigellosis is one of the leading causes of death among children aged under five, with bloody diarrhea.

What are the symtoms?

  • The main symptoms include diarrhoea, often with traces of blood and mucus in the stool, stomach pain and fever.
  • The symptoms may appear within seven days after exposure.

How does it spread?

  • Drinking water
  • Contaminated food

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