A case of Shigella infection has been reported in Payyoli, Kozhikode district. The disease was confirmed in a three-year-old child, whose condition is currently stable, according to health officials.
Meanwhile, seven more people have tested positive for Shigella at Kolayadi School in Wayanad, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 16. During the same period last year, 54 cases were reported in Wayanad.
State health department data shows that 132 Shigella cases were recorded in 2025, while 121 cases were reported in 2024, indicating a gradual rise in infections.
Shigella is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, fatigue, and blood-stained stools. However, not all infected individuals show symptoms. The signs of the disease usually appear about three days after the bacteria enter the body.
Health authorities have urged the public to maintain proper hygiene and food safety practices to prevent the spread of the infection.
