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Kerala Reports 180 Shigella Cases in June
🗓 26 Jun 2026, 10:02 PM
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The southern Indian state of Kerala recorded 180 cases of Shigella infection during the month of June. The health department is monitoring the situation.
Kerala has reported a significant number of Shigella infections, with 180 cases registered throughout the month of June. The state's health authorities have confirmed the figures, indicating a rise in the bacterial illness.
Shigella is a contagious disease that affects the intestines and is typically spread through contaminated food or water, or direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
The health department is actively monitoring the spread of the infection and implementing necessary public health measures to control further transmission.
Shigella is a contagious disease that affects the intestines and is typically spread through contaminated food or water, or direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
The health department is actively monitoring the spread of the infection and implementing necessary public health measures to control further transmission.