Two more deaths due to shigellosis in Kerala

Two much deaths owed to shigellosis was reported successful Kerala connected Monday (June 15, 2026). A seven-year-old boy’s decease pursuing bacillary dysentery oregon acute intestinal corruption caused by shigella bacteria was reported from Kodur successful Malappuram. The decease of a 43-year-old antheral astatine Kodakara, Thrissur, connected June 13 was besides confirmed connected Monday arsenic owed to shigellosis. Eight much cases—from Puthenthopu and Mukkola successful Thiruvananthapuram; Poruvazhy successful Kollam; Kodakara successful Thrissur; Aliparamba successful Malappuram; and Vadakara, Moododi and Kunnamangalam successful Kozhikode— were reported by the Health department. A full of 147 confirmed cases, 76 probable cases and 5 deaths owed to shigellosis person been reported by the State truthful acold this year.

Published - June 15, 2026 09:29 p.m. IST