Kerala Shigella Infection Alert: 4 year old child dies of Shigella infection in Kerala, know how dangerous is this bacterial infection

Four Year Old Dies Shigella Infection: After Ebola virus, now another dangerous infection has increased the concern in the country. According to reports, recently a 4-year-old child in Keralam died due to Shigella infection, after which there is an atmosphere of mourning in his family. This incident has also increased the concern of health experts. Experts say that Shigella infection can spread rapidly, especially in small children, and can take a serious form if timely treatment is not received. In such a situation, it is very important to have correct information about its symptoms and prevention methods, so that the infection can be prevented from spreading and the patient can be treated in time.

What is Shigella infection?

• Shigella is a type of bacteria, which infects our intestines and digestive system.
• This infection is called shigellosis. This disease usually spreads by drinking dirty water, eating contaminated food or coming in contact with an infected person.
• According to health experts, this infection spreads very rapidly and even a very small amount of bacteria can make a person sick.
• Therefore, it can spread easily in schools, day-care centers and crowded places.

Why are children at greater risk?

• Small children often eat food without washing hands or put their hands in their mouth after touching dirty things.
• For this reason, there is a higher risk of infection in them.
• Doctors say that lack of water in children’s body can occur quickly, which can cause serious conditions.

Do not ignore these symptoms at all

Symptoms of Shigella infection usually appear within 1 to 2 days of infection.

• Frequent loose stools.
• Blood or mucus in stool.
• Feeling pain and cramps in the stomach.
• Fever and chills.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Feeling weak and tired.
• lack of water in the body

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When to immediately contact a doctor?

If the child is having continuous diarrhea, blood is visible in the stool, high fever or the child seems very lethargic and weak, then consult a doctor immediately. Apart from this, if the mouth is dry, there is less urination, tears are not coming out while crying or feeling dizzy, then these can be signs of dehydration and in such a situation a doctor should be contacted immediately.