HEALTHJun 8 · 14:44 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

85 confirmed cases of shigellosis reported till June in Kerala

Kerala reported 85 confirmed cases of shigellosis by June. The infection is self-limiting in healthy adults but poses a fatal risk for children under five, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

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