US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here’s What To Know
A highly contagious and antibiotic-resistant disease is spreading rapidly in Oregon, specifically in the Portland metropolitan area. According to the Multnomah County Health Department, cases of shigellosis, also known as dysentery, have surged in the region. In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea. The … Read more