Lane County health officials are warning of an increase in an uncommon infectious bacteria.
The county has reported 18 Shigella infections so far this year, as of Thursday. That’s already higher than the case count for all of last year, which was 12.
Shigella spreads through fecal matter, as well as through contaminated food, water, and surfaces. Infections can cause mid-to-high temperature fevers, cramping, vomiting, and bloody or puss-filled diarrhea. They can even be fatal in some cases…