Dysentery Cases On Rise In Oregon Amid Climb In Homelessness

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 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, according to the Multnomah County Health Department.
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 cases on the rise in Portland, health officials say
A new report by the Multnomah County Health Department shows dysentery is on the rise in the Portland metro area.
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The surge in the extremely contagious bacterial illness in Portland is linked to the number of people experiencing homelessness.
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, in the Portland area since January, the Multnomah County Health Department said.
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 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.
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