Diagnosis: Shigella

Abergavenny is in the spotlight this week after Public Health Wales confirmed an outbreak of food poisoning in the area. The Public Health announced that a number of people in Abergavenny had been affected by an infection caused by the family of bacteria known as Shigella.

The... See More source of the infection is currently unknown and Public Health Wales is investigating the outbreak. A spokesperson for the agency said that “all appropriate public health actions needed are being taken with the required urgency”.

Public Health Wales is urging anyone in Abergavenny who has experienced diarrhoea or stomach pains to seek medical advice.

In case you are experiencing shigellosis symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach pain; and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has announced a multi-country Shigella sonnei outbreak involving the United States and many countries in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). The outbreak began in September 2022 and has continued to evolve rapidly during November and December 2022.... See More

As of February 16th, 2023, 10 EU/EEA countries and the UK reported and the US reported 221 confirmed Shigella sonnei infections and 37 possible cases linked to travel to Cape Verde, in the image below you can find more details. While the exact source of the outbreak has not been identified, investigations are ongoing in Cabo Verde. It is believed that the infection was spread through food, including through infected food handlers, as well as through person-to-person contact.

The strain of Shigella involved in the outbreak is resistant to trimethoprim and streptomycin, and in some cases, multidrug resistance has been detected. Many cases have been linked to all-inclusive hotels located in the region of Santa Maria on the island of Sal. The most recent cases were reported in Sweden on 19 January 2023.

In response to the outbreak, ECDC is urging public health authorities in the EU/EEA to increase awareness among healthcare professionals and is working with the World Health Organization to support investigations in Cabo Verde. To prevent further spread of the infection, ECDC is recommending that people practice good handwashing with soap and water and take additional care with food and drink when traveling abroad. People with shigellosis should not attend school, handle food, or provide care for children or patients while ill.

In case you are experiencing Shigellosis symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach pain; and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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Update February 8, 2022

As of February 8, 2023, 32 people reported becoming ill after eating food from the Tamarind Tree Restaurant. These 32 people ate at this restaurant January 14 - 17, 2023, and started having symptoms January 17 – 20, 2022. No one has been... See More hospitalized and no deaths were reported. The Seattle & King County Public Health determined the pathogen in this outbreak is Shigella. 10 of the 32 people who became ill tested positive for Shigella. 6 cases have confirmatory testing indicating Shigella sonnei, a species of Shigella. Symptoms among those who did not get tested are suggestive of a Shigella infection.

Source: The Seattle & King County Public Health

Update January 30, 2022

As of January 27, 2023, 17 people from 7 separate meal parties reported becoming ill after eating food from the Tamarind Tree Restaurant. These 17 people ate at this restaurant on January 15, 16, and 17, 2023. No one has been hospitalized and no deaths were reported.

Source: The Seattle & King County Public Health

January 26, 2022

The Seattle & King County Public Health announced they are investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak linked to the Tamarind Tree Restaurant located at 1036 S Jackson St A Seattle, WA 98104. As of January 24, 2023, 10 people from 3 separate meal parties have reported becoming ill after eating food from this restaurant on January 15 and 16, 2023. Public Health has not identified any ill employees.

Environmental Health investigators visited the restaurant on January 24, 2023. They observed improper food handling practices, including blocked access to handwashing facilities, improper storage of wiping cloths, risk of cross-contamination, and lack of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of food equipment and physical facilities. Investigators closed the restaurant during their visit on January 24, 2023. The restaurant was required to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection.

In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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I ate clams and caught Shigella virus. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less

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On Feb 25, 2022, Humboldt County Public Health announced an ongoing investigation of local cases of the gastrointestinal illness Shigella bacteria, after three lab-confirmed cases and two more suspected cases infected Eureka residents during 4 weeks ago to that date.

On a March 5, 2022 update, Public... See More health announced 5 confirmed cases and 11 more illnesses being investigated. They have become aware of several confirmed and suspected cases of Shigella gastroenteritis with links to locations in the Eureka 101 corridor along the north and west side of town. Based on their current and ongoing investigations they suspect the spread may be greater than their current understanding, and because of that, they are alerting medical providers in the area to consider testing for and treating Shigella to help both understand the extent of the problem and to help stop the spread of this highly contagious bacterial illness.

In case you experience shigellosis symptoms as diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and stomach cramps, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

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The County of San Diego is investigating an ongoing outbreak of Shigella. As of December 17, 2021, 46 confirmed cases and 5 probable cases of shigellosis have been reported, these cases are among individuals experiencing homelessness, with the majority at multiple locations in central San Diego and... See More two cases in North County. No source of the outbreak has currently been identified.

Illness dates are between Aug. 16 and Nov. 21, 2021, with the new cases occurring between Nov.15 and Nov. 21, 2021, with symptom onset for the latest case being Nov. 27, 2021.

The County continues to work closely with the City of San Diego, regional homeless service providers and others to identify new cases, prevent future potential exposures and promote good hygienic and sanitation precautions.

In case you experience shigellosis symptoms as diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and stomach cramps, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

For more details please check on: countynewscenter.com

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Eat Tuna roll from Bento Box. 6/22/20. Got horrendously sick. Violent Diarrhea which turned to blood. Went to hospital, admitted immediately. Had one of the most potent bacterial toxins known - Shiga Toxin. Very dangerous. Also got sick last time we went there. Had Nigiri Sake - Salmon. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Bloody Stool See Less

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On December 25 I ordered Burgers and chicken strips.
In a couple of hours I was throwing up and got really sick over night. I was throwing up and had constant diarrhea. I went to the hospital the next day. I was in so much pain. They... See More told me I had an infection in my stomach and that it had spread. I went into septic shock. They gave me antibiotic for 5 days intravenously. They said i could have died. Later after testing they discovered that I had contracted Shigellosis, which is:

Shigella germs are in the stool (poop) of sick people while they have diarrhea and for up to a week or two after the diarrhea has gone away. Shigella germs are very contagious; it takes just a small number of Shigella germs to make someone sick. People can get shigellosis when they put something in their mouths or swallow something that has come into contact with the stool of someone else who is sick with shigellosis. People could get sick by:

Getting Shigella germs on their hands and then touching your food or mouth. You can get Shigella germs on your hands after:
Touching surfaces contaminated with germs from stool from a sick person, such as toys, bathroom fixtures, changing tables or diaper pails
Changing the diaper of a sick child or caring for a sick person
Eating food that was prepared by someone who is sick with shigellosis
Swallowing recreational water (for example, lake or river water) while swimming or drinking water that is contaminated with stool (poop) containing the germ
Having exposure to stool during sexual contact with someone who is sick or recently (several weeks) recovered from shigellosis..

It was an aweful experience. I almost died. I highly recommend no eat there. I am reporting it to the health department. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Other See Less

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i ordered through the grubhub app on 7/29/19 12:44pm
mexican pizza combo
chalupa cravings box
and a crunchy taco supreme
after i ate my food i went to sleep right away i was sleep for about 6 hours when i woke up my stomach was cramping really... See More bad i thought maybe it was because i went to sleep after eating so maybe my food didnt digest properly so i took some pepto bismol and i went back to sleep the following day 7/30/19 i woke up and my stomach pain was even worse , i had a fever and i was nauseous and i started to have diarrhea like crazy and i could hardly walk my husband suggest i go to the er its was super hot this day so i told him not yet its way too hot ill go once the sun goes down and its cooler i waited till about 7 pm and i went to the er they did blood test,took a stool sample, and urine sample, and i had to get a ct scan of my stomach and pelvic ,upon the drs looking at my ct scan they saw i had an infection of my intestines =colitis which is caused by bacteria at the time they didnt know what type of bacteria because it takes a few days for the results of my stool sample so i was admitted in the hospital at 3am on 7/31/19 once my stool sample test came back it was found that i had gotten food poisoning from the bacteria shigella which is hard to treat because its resistant to a lot of antibiotics i had to stay in the hospital on an iv until 08/06/19 | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps See Less

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Saturday early evening on July 20, 2019 Myself age 41, spouse age 50 and daughter age 3 ate for only the 2nd time ever at. We went there because they have a play area and my daughter wanted to play. We ordered her a kids meal chicken... See More nuggets, fruit and a juice with ranch. I had a spicy chicken sandwich and the fries and a soft drink. My spouse was t hungry and didn’t eat. Fast forward to Wed and I noticed she was a little warm but I thought nothing of it and thought it was due to weather and being outdoors a bit. Thursday was different. She slept a lot (very unlike her) and when she woke up she was burning up. She was given Tylenol and then later checked fever and still close to 100. She threw up and complained of her tummy hurting and she couldn’t/ wouldn’t go to the bathroom. She kept saying it hurt. Next day didn’t go to work to take her to doctor and he tested urine said found blood and pus. Said thought a UTI or some kind of virus gave medication and went home. Later she went diarrhea a lot. Bloody bright red too. Called doctors office very concerned and he called back. He asked us to get a stool sample but then called back and said for us to go to the ER to check her red blood cells. By this time she was very tired, lethargic, diarrhea saying “I don’t like this mommy” over and over. It was heartbreaking. She continued to have blood. Went to ER and again there more diarrhea and blood. They got us in pretty quickly but we had to wait a bit for the doctor. Went in Ventura. Fever still, took blood, waited and waited, did ultrasound and he said things looked ok on ultrasound then later said that he talked to also another doctor and said strain looked like something called Shigella. We got a urine sample and a stool sample which still had blood and just looked terrible. She felt awful. They gave her two injections of an antibiotic that they said would help. Both given at same time in each leg. So painful for her and us as parents. Gave us a prescription and said to watch her hydration and monitor amount of blood in poop. 2 days later they confirmed stool was Shigella. Then the PUBLIC health office called and told us she was the only case in Ventura County that hasn’t traveled. The lady said that another person has it who traveled. We were very scared at this point retracing steps. She continued and continues to have diarrhea. We give her so many fluids and have quarantined her. We are worried and are learning about this diagnosis as we go. Tomorrow we are our primary care again to arrange a test. The Public Health lady said she has to test negative two times. I’m so worried about her kidneys from what I read and if there are long term effects. She is just 3. Spunky and so lovable and we just want her to be better. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever See Less

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