#2,074 - Unsanitary Tent Cities: The BREEDING Ground for Portland’s Shigella Outbreak!

Portland is grappling with an outbreak of Shigella, a disease spread by human feces, primarily affecting the homeless community. Health officials from Multnomah and Clackamas counties have reported a surge in cases, emphasizing the situation's severity. The bacteria, causing symptoms like diarrhea and stomach cramps, is highly contagious and can be spread through unsanitary conditions, contaminated food, or sexual contact. The podcast highlights the broader implications of allowing unregulated tent encampments, pointing to the outbreak as a consequence of poor hygiene and living conditions among the homeless. Officials are urging improved hygiene practices and caution to curb the spread, but the situation underscores the dire need for better management and support for vulnerable populations.