Florida Shigella Outbreak
There has been a large increase in the number of shigellosis (Shigella infection) cases in Broward County, Florida so far this year. Last year at this time there were only 8 incidences, but this year the number of infections has risen to 52. Officials are unsure of the source.
County Health Department Officials are urging parents, schools, and daycare centers to take precautions. If a child has symptoms of Shigella such as severe, possibly bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, a health care provider should be contacted.
Shigella can spread from person to person through any physical contact, so thorough handwashing is recommended as the best way to prevent Shigella infection.
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