Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococus aureus ATCC 29213, Aspergillus niger, Candida albican and Penicillium chrysogenum. The bacteria cultures were maintained on MacConkey (Oxoid Ltd ...

A 2024 shigella outbreak killed five Jacksonville Zoo apes. What you should know about the highly contagious illness that can affect humans, too.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens experienced a shigella outbreak among its ape population, resulting in five deaths between August and November. While humans typically experience mild symptoms ...

Five apes at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens died in 2024 from a shigella outbreak. The outbreak devastated zoo staff, who worked tirelessly to treat the animals and contain the infection.