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What is Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria in the genus Shigella . It primarily affects the large intestine, especially the colon, where the organisms invade the lining of the gut and trigger inflammation. The condition is defined by a combination…
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Causes of Shigellosis
Shigellosis is caused by infection with Shigella bacteria, most often after a person ingests contaminated food, water, or material transferred from an infected person’s hands or surfaces. The condition develops when these bacteria survive passage through the stomach, reach the large…
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Diagnosis of Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by Shigella bacteria. In clinical practice, it is usually suspected when a patient develops acute diarrhea, especially if the stool contains blood or mucus and is accompanied by abdominal cramps, fever, or painful straining to…
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Symptoms of Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal infection whose symptoms are defined mainly by inflammation of the large intestine. The typical picture includes diarrhea that may become bloody or contain mucus, abdominal cramping, painful straining to pass stool, fever, and a strong sense of…
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Treatment for Shigellosis
The treatment of shigellosis is centered on rehydration, symptom control, and in many cases antibiotics to reduce the duration and severity of infection. Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by Shigella bacteria, which invade the lining of the colon and trigger…
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Prevention of Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria in the genus Shigella . In practical terms, it can often be prevented, but prevention is not absolute because the organism is highly infectious and spreads efficiently when fecal contamination reaches the mouth.…
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FAQ about Shigellosis
This FAQ article explains the basics of shigellosis, a contagious intestinal infection caused by bacteria in the Shigella group. It covers what the illness is, how it spreads, the symptoms it can cause, how doctors diagnose it, what treatment usually involves,…