The Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of shigellosis at La Escuela Fratney Elementary School, this highly-contagious bacterial infection is caused by Shigella bacteria and poses a risk to students and staff alike, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that typically surface within 1 2 days of exposure. In response to the outbreak, Milwaukee Health Department is actively assisting the school and guiding affected families on precautionary measures, stressing the importance of good hygiene, specifically thorough handwashing, and advising medical consultation if symptoms are noticed, as reported byCBS58.
In an interview, UW Health pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Greg Demuri emphasized toFOX6 News, “It s serious that you need to pay attention to it,” adding that “Most children and adults with healthy immune systems do OK with the disease, and it passes,” stating the significance of cleanliness, especially for caregivers of young children, where diligent cleaning of diaper-changing spaces is crucial for prevention; parents expressed their concerns, Elizangela Areizaga conveyed her nervousness but not shock, while Jason Schuler mentioned, “Since COVID it s kind of like, Oh, another thing to deal with,” reflecting a weariness tempered by past health crises.
Additionally, a Milwaukee Public Schools spokesperson confirmed to12 Newsthat a person within the school district has tested positive for shigellosis and although MPS didn’t disclose details about the individual or their role at the school they have initiated deep-cleaning protocols focusing on high-contact surfaces and the district has advised that any person currently exhibiting symptoms should refrain from attending work or school and consult their healthcare provider, reinforcing the notification to parents regarding the non-sharing of food and submission of stool samples if symptomatic.
The cases of diarrhea are bound by mandatory reporting as shigellosis falls under a Category II reportable illness in Wisconsin, such cases must be reported to health authorities within 72 hours, the community has been directed to the CDC s website for more information and the local health department is a resource for those requiring assistance or guidance, meanwhile many parents like those picking up their children from La Escuela Fratney on Friday, though previously unfamiliar with shigellosis are now watchful as the situation unfolds amidst the common cold and flu season, according to information provided byCBS58.
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