Victorian gastro superbug case rise sparks public warning.
@VicGovDH #gastro #superbug #shigellosis @VictorianCHO
On Friday, the #CDC issued an advisory, saying that they’re monitoring an increase in cases of #shigellosis, an illness that can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Caused by a strain of bacteria called #shigella, this stomach bug is usually treated without antibiotics, but immunocompromised people, like those with HIV or receiving chemotherapy, are at risk of a more serious illness. Severe shigellosis can be life-threatening.
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#shingella #bacteria #antibioticResistance
In 1994 went entire year not reading the newspaper & wondering if i could do that again…🧘🏻♀️
“In the past, #shigellosis has predominantly affected children under 4. But CDC said it has seen a recent increase in drug-resistant infections in adults,especially men who have sex w/men, international travelers,people living w/HIV & people experiencing homelessness”
nice how they slipped in international travelers there
#everythingIsfine
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