Kerala’s Wayanad reports fresh shigellosis case as college student tests positive

A fresh case of shigellosis has been reported from Wayanad district in Kerala, with a student of the Government Engineering College there testing positive for the infection.

According to sources, the test results of the student came on Monday (July 20, 2026). Four other students with similar symptoms had been hospitalised. The infected person and one among the four symptomatic patients are residents of the college hostel. The rest are staying in other places.

The sources said the authorities of Thavinjal grama panchayat, under whose jurisdiction the college falls, subsequently initiated containment measures in the area. A meeting was also held involving the staff at the Peria Community Health Centre and the college authorities.

Shigellosis was earlier reported in Nenmeni grama panchayat in the district in June. Seventeen students of an aided school had tested positive for the infection, while over 500 people had sought medical treatment with symptoms.