Oregon, Dysentery

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 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 the extremely contagious bacterial illness in Portland is linked to the number of people experiencing homelessness.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 ...
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.