Stanislaus County has seen an increase in Shigella infections this year. According to the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, there has been 123 confirmed cases of Shigella in the county this year, which is a significant increase from the 19
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Surveillance & Analysis on Shigella News & Outbreaks
The Shigella Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and litigation related to foodborne illnesses caused by Shigella bacteria. It covers outbreak investigations, public health responses, and legal actions involving contaminated food and water sources, including restaurants and public events. The blog discusses symptoms, transmission, prevention measures, and the impact of Shigella infections on affected individuals. It also highlights the role of food safety law in protecting victims and holding responsible parties accountable. The content reflects Marler Clark's expertise in food safety litigation and their representation of victims in cases involving foodborne pathogens.
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Flint has Shigella Issues Too
Food Safety News reports that along with the highly publicized lead contamination of its water supply, Flint, MI, also bears the dubious distinction of having the highest number of Shigella cases in the state.
The Genesee County Health Department has reported…
New Mexico Warns of Shigella Cases
The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating an increase in cases of Shigella sonneithat has mostly been affecting Lea and Eddy counties. Among the 36 people who have been identified, the large majority were children associated with child care centers…
Shigella Strikes Wisconsin
Iowa Shigella Outbreak
The Dubuque County Health Department, the Dubuque County Board of Health, and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) are investigating an outbreak of Shigellosis cases. Shigellosis is a disease caused by the bacterium, Shigella, which causes watery and sometimes…
152 with Shigella in Illinois
The Winnebago County Health Department is reporting additional cases of Shigellosis in our community, bringing the new total to 152, since October 2015. The majority of these cases are isolated and have impacted in children in daycare and elementary schools.…
Mariscos San Juan #3 Restaurant Shigella Outbreak Update
As of Monday, October 26, 2015, the number of outbreak-associated cases of Shigella reported to Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) now stands at 188; 150 of these cases are Santa Clara County residents and 38 reported cases are…
More Shigella in California
Shigella, an intestinal diarrheal disease, has been confirmed in 72 of 182 ill people linked with Mariscos San Juan #3 restaurant at 205 N. Fourth St., public health officials said.
Two San Jose men and one woman who ate at the…
Shigella Outbreak Spreads to Multiple Counties
As of October 22, 2015 the number of outbreak-associated cases of Shigella reported to Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) has risen to 141; 118 of these cases are Santa Clara County residents and 23 reported cases are people…
Shigella Strikes San Jose
According to a Public Health Warning, on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2015, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department was notified by a local hospital of 5 patients with fever and diarrhea who had all eaten at the same…