Dysentery cases on rise in Portland area

Dysentery is on the rise in Oregon. Here’s what to know.
Dysentery cases are on the rise in the Portland area. In January, health officials reported 40 cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection in Multnomah County, where Portland is located — up from 17 in January 2024,
Dysentery cases on the rise in the Portland area: 40 new cases reported in January alone
Cases of dysentery have consistently been on the rise in the Portland, Oregon area year-over-year since 2012, officials said.
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Dysentery cases on the rise in Portland, health officials say
A new report by the Multnomah County Health Department shows dysentery is on the rise in the Portland metro area.
Dysentery, the diarrhea-inducing bacterial infection, on the rise in Oregon
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Dysentery cases rise in Portland metro area, health department reports
Dysentery is on the rise in the Portland metro area, according to recent data released by the Multnomah County Health Department.
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In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea.
This highly contagious disease is on the rise in Oregon; know symptoms
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Public toilets could help stop the spread of dysentery (yes, dysentery) in Portland
Cases in Multnomah County among people who have not left the country nearly doubled last year, and the number appears to be rising.
Multnomah County reports increase in Shigella-related illness
Severe Shigella cases — also known as dysentery — can be fatal, though the bacterial strains now circulating in Oregon tend to cause milder illness.
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