‘More than the usual gastro’: at least 260 people report symptoms after outbreak at Victorian music festival

Those who attended the Esoteric festival in Donald on 8-12 March warned about Shigella bacteria

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Victoria’s health department says at least 260 festival goers have reported gastroenteritis symptoms after attending a dance music festival, with authorities urging anyone showing signs of shigellosis to be tested.

Those who attended the Esoteric festival in Donald on 8-12 March have been warned that the Shigella bacteria had been detected in a number of those with gastroenteritis. Symptoms could take up to a week to emerge after exposure.

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