Shigellosis, an infectious disease caused by the Shigella bacteria, has traditionally been associated with food and waterborne outbreaks. However, recent research indicates a significant shift in ...

Shigellosis is an intestinal illness caused by the shigella bacteria that spreads easily through an infected person’s feces. Island Health medical health officer Dr. Dee Hoyano said the rise on ...

She's been seeing more and more people with the telltale signs of a Shigella infection, also known as shigellosis: diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Toronto has an outbreak of 11 confirmed ...