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Outbreak Information:
General Information
Shigellosis is caused by shigella bacteria and can be spread through the stool (feces) of an infected person. The disease can also be spread by drinking contaminated water in pools, hot tubs, lakes, and rivers. It can also be spread when a person eats contaminated foods or drinks contaminated water. Exposure to even a small amount of the bacteria can cause shigellosis.
Symptoms of shigellosis usually appear 1-2 days after exposure. Symptoms may include fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, upset stomach, and diarrhea that may or may not be bloody. Symptoms usually disappear 5-7 days after they start. To prevent the spread of shigellosis, make sure to wash your hands with warm water and soap after going to the bathroom. It is important that you fully cook all meat before eating. Make sure to wash your hands with warm water and soap after touching raw meat. Use soap and water to wash any plates, counters, and silverware that have touched raw meat. Also, be sure to wash fruits and vegetables before cooking/eating. Do not drink or serve unpasteurized milk. There is no vaccine that protects against shigellosis.
In 2006, 101 cases of shigellosis were reported in Milwaukee County.
Confirmed or suspected cases of shigellosis must be reported within 72 hours. In Milwaukee County, cases should be reported to Milwaukee Health Department at (414) 286-3624.
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Information for Healthcare Providers
The City of Milwaukee Health Department continues to receive numerous confirmed case reports of shigella infection within the City of Milwaukee particularly within daycare, school and other institutional settings. Furthermore, a significant number of laboratory isolates from the outbreak are multi-antibiotic resistant. Please continue to report all suspect cases to local public health agencies as well as test for organism presence. Call 414-286-3624 to report cases or if questions regarding current outbreak. Click here for more info .
SurvNet Reports are available in PDF format :
SurvNet Phone Number: (414) 286-3624. SurvNet Email: SurvNet@milwaukee.gov
It's really important to take all medications, including antibiotics, exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.
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