Lane County sees surge in Shigella bacteria infections linked to Portland outbreaks

Lane County sees surge in Shigella bacteria infections linked to Portland outbreaks

Lane County health officials are warning of an increase in an uncommon infectious bacteria.The county in Oregon 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 pus-fi…