Preliminary information on the presence of Shigella bacteria in two wells in Kozhikode and Mayanad Kottamparambu areas. Following reports of Shigella outbreak in the area, the Corporation Health Department took water from 5 wells and sent it to the Regional Analytical Lab in Malappuram for testing. It will take another 4 days to get the final report. About 400 wells have already been super chlorinated, including sampling.
Shigella has been confirmed in 9 people in the district. In the Kottamparamba area, 39 people with Shigella symptoms are being treated at home. To find out the source of the spread of Shigella, Dr. from the Directorate of Health. AL Sachin, Dr. Nikhil Menon also inspected the area yesterday.
The Corporation and the NHM will conduct a follow-up medical camp at Kottamparambil at 10 am today. The previous day, the patients were given medicine. They have been instructed to attend today’s camp.
English Summary: Shigella bacteria found at two wells in Kozhikode
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