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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Should I be concerned about shigella in Cape Verde? What you need to know as cases rise causing diarrhoea and fever

Almost 400,000 Brits visited Cape Verde in 2025 - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A number of alarming news stories have broken over the past few months reporting cases of shigella among tourists who have just returned from holidays in Cape Verde.

The UK and EU health authorities have warned of a rise in cases of shigella, a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps,

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