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Shigella
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Marler Blog
Sex, Shigella and the Headlines: Is It Really “Sexually Transmitted,” and Where Do Outbreaks Actually Come From?
By Bill Marler
The headlines about Shigella have taken a sharp turn. For most of my career the bug showed up in the news the way I knew it best — a daycare outbreak, a…
Food Poison Journal
What you need to know about Shigella During an Outbreak
By Bill Marler
https://youtu.be/rbbQMUdUPuc?si=3IAKA6hdz-DuFzHO Shigellosis, commonly referred to as bacillary dysentery, is an infectious disease caused by the Shigella bacteria. Most individuals infected with Shigella develop symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach…
Shigella Blog
Longhorn Steakhouse linked to Shigella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continue to investigate the outbreak of Shigellosis caused by Shigella bacteria, a disease that affects your…
Shigella Blog
Shigella hits Nevada
By Bill Marler
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) has identified a Shigellosis outbreak after an influx of new cases and hospitalizations were reported. Since late October, at least 14 cases and nine hospitalizations…
Shigella Blog
Shigella Outbreak hits Northern Nevada
By Bill Marler
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) has identified a Shigellosis outbreak after an influx of new cases and hospitalizations were reported. Since late October, at least 14 cases and nine hospitalizations…
Food Safety News
Restaurant cleared to reopen after Shigella outbreak sickens almost 100
By News Desk
A longhorn Steakhouse associated with a Shigella outbreak has been cleared to reopen after having closed on Oct. 2. The investigation into the restaurant in Fairview Heights, IL, continues, according…
Shigella Blog
Shigella outbreak at LongHorn Steakhouse
By Bill Marler
The St. Clair County Health Department (SCCHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continue to investigate the outbreak of Shigellosis caused by Shigella bacteria, a disease that affects your…
Food Poison Journal
Shigella is a serious foodborne pathogen
Shigella is a significant cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide and can have serious health implications, depending on the population affected as well as the specific strain involved. Here are some…
Food Safety News
Cape Verde officials respond to food poisoning claims
By News Desk
Authorities in Cape Verde have hit out at claims of mass food poisoning linked to the tourist destination, saying health and safety is an “absolute priority." The General Inspectorate of…
Food Safety News
Shigella outbreak traced to steakhouse
By News Desk
Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of Shigella infections traced to a restaurant in Illinois. The LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, IL, has been closed in relation to the…