Shigellosis

Shigellosis is a bacterial infection in which the Shigella bacteria is ingested and infects the intestines. The bacteria attacks the walls of the intestines causing severe abdominal pain and watery to bloody diarrhea.TeenHealth: Shigellosis

Common symptoms include painful, watery diarrhea that may have blood or mucous, fever, increased number of bowel movements. In severe cases, weight loss and dehydration are common, without treatment shock and death can occur.Merck: Shigellosis

Each year, approximately 500,000 people get shigellosis in the United States.Merck: Shigellosis

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have shigellosis, please consult your doctor.

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