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Published on 18 September 2024

Shigellosis

Shigellosis is transmitted via contaminated food or drinking water. Travellers are advised to follow the well-known advice of “Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it”, and to generally maintain good personal hygiene.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern