Health authorities in Kerala confirmed seven additional Shigella infection cases at a school in the Wayanad district, expanding a bacterial outbreak among students. The new diagnoses raised the total number of cases linked to the cluster.
Shigella bacteria spread through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. Health officials ordered sanitation measures and temporary closure of the school’s food service facilities.
Students with confirmed infections received treatment at local hospitals and health centers. Public health teams conducted contact tracing to identify other potentially exposed individuals.
The Wayanad district administration coordinated with the state health department to contain the outbreak. Parents were advised to monitor children for symptoms and seek medical attention if illness develops.
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