Why is it in the news? Outbreak reported in Kerala. Raises publichealth concerns.
Category: S&T
Important Points:
● Bacterial infection caused by Shigella
● Highly contagious disease
● Spread through faecal-oral route
● Transmission via contaminated food and water
● Humans are only natural reservoir
● Causes acute diarrhoea, sometimes bloody
● Common in children under five
● Symptoms include cramps, fever and vomiting
● Severe cases require antibiotics