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


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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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Continue reading…Those who attended the Esoteric festival in Donald on 8-12 March warned about Shigella bacteriaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’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.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…