Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened

Dysentery outbreak hits Oregon
Dysentery rates have been rising among the Portland population since 2023, and is attributed largely to a lack of public restroom facilities.
Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know
The illness is mostly spread from person to person, and no specific “origin” has been pinpointed for the outbreak.
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 Oregon Amid Climb In Homelessness
Health officials in Oregon are reportedly battling dozens of cases of dysentery amid a years-long rise in the highly contagious, diarrhea-inducing disease. There have been 40 confirmed cases of dysentery,
Dysentery Outbreak in Oregon Leaves at Least 40 Sickened — and Likely Many More, Experts Say
The surge in Portland of the extremely contagious bacterial illness is linked to the number of people experiencing homelessness
Dysentery Is On The Rise In Portland, Oregon!
Yes! Yes, it is. The Oregon Trail game was called Oregon Trail because it was based on the Oregon Trail! And yes, people died of Dysentery on the Oregon Trail! Now, the nice thing is that there have been several dysentery outbreaks over the years, and the world kept spinning.
Dysentery, the diarrhea-inducing bacterial infection, on the rise in Oregon
Dying of dysentery is now more than just a video game meme in Oregon. In a disgusting turn of events straight out of the “Oregon Trail” game, the diarrhea-inducing malady dysentery is making a stomach-churning comeback in a densely populated region of the state.
Rising Number Of Dysentery Cases In Oregon Has Health Officials Concerned
More than two centuries after the setting of the meme-inducing video game, The Oregon Trail, the state of Oregon is being affected by a troubling number
Dysentery Cases On The Rise In Oregon As Health Officials Advocate Proper Hygiene
Health officials in Oregon are battling cases of dysentery amid a years-long rise in the highly contagious, diarrhea-inducing disease. There have been 40 confirmed cases of shigellosis, an infectious disease that can cause dysentery,
Dysentery Cases On Rise Among Unhoused People In Oregon
"Housing is related to nearly all aspects of health, including infectious diseases. Lacking housing creates a context that can increase the risk of multiple kinds of infectious disease. When you do not have housing,
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.
US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here's What To Know
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
Dysentery, or shigellosis, is primarily characterised by bloody diarrhea. Multnomah County has witnessed a steady rise in ...
Dysentery outbreak in Portland: Key symptoms and prevention tips to keep in mind
Dysentery has made an unsettling comeback in Portland, Oregon with the diarrhea-inducing disease causing an uptick in cases ...
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.
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.
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Blast from the Past: A Review of “Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon” at Factory Theater
Yoke the oxen. Hunt for buffalo. Avoid dysentery! Prepare for a Wild West adventure in “Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to ...