Thiruvananthapuram: The Shigella outbreak continues to trigger concern across Kerala as one more person died of the bacterial infection on Wednesday. The state health department confirmed that a 75-year-old woman from Malappuram succumbed to the disease. With this, the state's confirmed death toll due to Shigella has risen to six.
According to official data, 12 people tested positive for the bacterial infection on Wednesday. A total of 91 people have contracted the disease so far in June.
Among the fresh cases, two were reported from Thrissur and one from Kannur. All three patients are senior citizens.
At the same time, contagious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya, amoebic meningitis, and leptospirosis are also spreading in the state.
Health department sources confirmed that 1,029 people have contracted dengue fever. On Wednesday alone, 105 people sought treatment for the disease. The state also reported 19 cases of leptospirosis.
According to reports, more than 12,000 people sought medical care for fever and related health issues.
The state health department has strengthened preventive measures to curb the spread of contagious diseases. As part of the campaign, a three-day "dry day" observance is being conducted under local self-government institutions.
