A DEADLY drug-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the US, health officials have warned. Shigella bacteria causes fever, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Since 2015, experts have noted a rise i…
Anyone can catch shigella, making it all the more dangerous.It is often contracted when victims fail to wash their hands properly after using the toilet, and spreads quickly from this point.
To stop the bug spreading be sure to wash your hands, and instruct kids to wash theirs as frequently as they can with soap and water.Make a habit of regularly cleaning toilets with disinfectant by wiping the flush handle, toilet seat, bathroom taps and surfaces.
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