Epidemic Shigella dysenieriae type 1 in Natal

N. C. Rollins; D. F. Wittenberg; H. M. Coovadia; D. G. Pillay; A. J. Karas; A. W. Sturm

doi:10.1093/tropej/41.5.281

Epidemic Shigella dysenieriae type 1 in Natal

N. C. Rollins^*, D. F. Wittenberg, H. M. Coovadia, D. G. Pillay, A. J. Karas, A. W. Sturm

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Abstract

Since its first isolation in South Africa in 1994, Shigella dysenteriae type 1 has now spread to cause an epidemic outbreak in Natal Kwaznlu, resulting in a steep rise in admissions for dysentery and the haemolytk uraemic syndrome in children. We report on die epidemic as it has evolved so far. A large outbreak is to be expected in South Africa in view of large scale poverty, lack of housing, and adequate water and sanitation, unless urgent'public health measures are taken.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	281-284
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
Volume	41
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/41.5.281
Publication status	Published - Oct 1995
Externally published	Yes

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