What Is Shigella? Why Kerala Is Seeing A Rise In Cases | Symptoms & Treatment Explained
Last Updated:June 16, 2026, 8:42 PM IST Shigella Cases: At least five people have died, and 146 cases of Shigella infection have been reported in Kerala so far this year. Shigella is a group of bacteria that causes shigellosis, a highly contagious intestinal infection that spreads through contaminated food, water and contact with infected individuals….