According to officials, Shigella is contagious and a guideline has been issued to the school authorities prevent future outbreaks.
ALAPPUZHA: Shigella bacteria was the reason for the mass diarrhea cases reported amo-ng students of Govenment LP School, Eruva near Kayamkulam here the other day, said officials.
According to officials, Shigella is contagious and a guideline has been issu-ed to the school authorities prevent future outbreaks. The presence of the bacteria was found in the lab test carried out by food safety department .
As many as 90 students had sought medical assistance the other day following diarrhoea. The public has been asked to drink boiled water and maintain hygiene.
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