Abergavenny,
NP7
Wales,
United Kingdom
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 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.
Source:
www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/public-health-wales-investigating-as-food-poisoning-outbreak-hits-abergavenny-596477