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Shigellosis is an infectious, diarrheal disease that is  caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. It can be diagnosed by your Dr. ordering laboratory tests to identify the germ. The test can include taking a sample of your stool and having it sent off to be examined for a diagnosis.

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How did I come into contact with this???

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How did I come into contact with this???

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Shigella is transmitted via contaminated foods, surfaces, an infected person, or by water.

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•Once infected with Shingellathe symptoms will usually appear within one to two days

•After becoming infected the symptoms last between 5 to 7 days

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I Don’t Feel So Good. What are these Symptoms??? 

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I Don’t Feel So Good. What are these Symptoms??? 

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•Diarrhea

•Fever

•Nausea

•Vomiting

•Abdominal Cramping

•Mucus or Blood In Stool (may not occur but could)

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•Some people can take bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) and that will help relieve symptoms.

•People with shigellosis should not use anti-diarrheal medication such as Imodium or Lomotil because theses medications may make symptoms worse.

•Your Dr. or health care provider can prescribe antibiotics for those who have a severe cases. Antibiotics include Ciprofloxacin and Azithromycin.

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•Worldwide this disease cause 80-165 million cases and 600,000 deaths annually.

•20-119 million illnesses and 6,900-30,000 deaths are attributed to foodborne transmission.

•Within the United States, Shigella causes approximately 500,000 cases each year.

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•Disinfect diaper changing areas after each use

•Dispose of soiled diapers properly

•Supervise your small children during handwashing

•Keep children with diarrhea home from school or daycare

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•Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly

•Do not prepare food for others if you have diarrhea

•Avoid swallowing water from lakes, ponds, or untreated pools.

•Avoid sexual activities with someone who has diarrhea or has recently recovered from diarrhea.