A case of shigellosis has been confirmed by the City of Milwaukee Health Department at Escuela Fratney Elementary School. Health Department leaders warn that the disease is easily spread from person to person. Shigellosis is a bacteria and the Health Department is encouraging families with children in the school to increase hand washing. Anyone who is currently sick with diarrhea should not go to work or school, and should submit a stool sample to their primary care physician or the Milwaukee Health Department. Health Department leaders say, until there are no further cases of diarrhea, staff and students should not bring food or snacks to share. Hand washing is the most important tool to stop the spread of the disease. Anyone with any questions is encouraged to call the Milwaukee Health Department at 414-286-6800 and ask to speak with a Communicable Diseases Nurse. Read a fact sheet from the Wisconsin Division of Public Health below. Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip