Vazhakkulam reports second shigella case in Ernakulam
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The district has reported its second case of shigella bacterial infection with a 39-year-old from Vazhakulam being diagnosed with it on Monday.
The first case was reported from Chottanikkara in the last week of December.
After the patient sought treatment at a private hospital, his samples were sent to the regional public health laboratory and the Government Medical College at Kalamassery for confirmation of the infection. The patient is recovering at the hospital.
Health officials in the district, including medical officers from the Vazhakulam and Malayidamthuruthu health centres, visited the area. A meeting of experts with the District Medical Officer-in charge and the District Surveillance Officer was held to evaluate the situation.