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Shigellosis is an acute bacterial infection of the lining of the intestines.Shigella gastroenteritis; Shigella enteritis; Enteritis- shigella; Gastroenteritis- shigella.Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria calle... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop about 1 to 7 days (average 3 days) after you come in contact with the bacteria. Symptoms inc...
Causes
Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.Shigella sonnei, also called"group D" Shigella, is respo...
Treatments
The symptoms usually last 2 to 7 days. The goal of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes (salt and mineral...
Complications
Dehydration- severe Hemolytic-uremic syndrome(HUS), a form of kidney failure with anemia and clotting problems Reacti...
Prevention
Prevention involves the proper handling, storage, and preparation of food, in addition to good cleanliness. Hand was...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if diarrhea does not improve, if there is blood in the stool, or if there are signs of dehydration...
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