Kozhikode School Hit by Shigellosis Outbreak

An outbreak of shigellosis has been confirmed at Meppayil Senior Basic School in Kozhikode, Keralam. Two additional children, aged 7 and 8, were hospitalized with symptoms including vomiting, fever, and diarrhea, and have since been diagnosed with the illness. They join a 10-year-old who was previously admitted and also tested positive.

Since last Friday, a total of 104 people have experienced these symptoms, seeking treatment at both private facilities and the Government District Hospital. Investigations suggest that the school's lunch, which included egg curry and curd, may be the source of the outbreak. Health workers have visited approximately 950 homes, distributing oral rehydration salts (ORS) and chlorinating wells at 290 properties to curb further spread.