An acute, self-limiting intestinal infection, with diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, caused by one of the Shigella genus of gram-negative bacteria. The infection is contracted through food prepared by infected individuals or by direct contact with them. Raw sewage contamination can also be a source.
Infestation of the digestive tract with Shigella, causing bacillary dysentery.
Dysentery caused by food and/or water contaminated by the organism shigella.
Acute infection of the intestine with pathogenic Shigella bacteria; it is widespread in many lesser developed areas of the world and occurs sporadically in other areas. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and fever. Also called bacillary dysentery.
An infectious disease caused by a genus of bacteria called Shigella that causes diarrhea in humans. Shigellosis, also known as dysentery, is transmitted by contact with an infected person’s diarrheal stools and occurs most commonly when basic personal hygiene, including hand washing, is not practiced.
An infestation of the digestive system by bacteria of the genus Shigella, causing bacillary dysentery.
Infection of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the distal colon, by Shigella. Common symptoms include fever, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Because Shigella are transmitted from person to person by the fecaloral route, prevention requires thorough handwashing after toileting by toddlers, young children, and adults. The disease may also be contracted by direct oroanal contact and from food or water contaminated by sewage.
Shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery, is a sudden intestinal infection caused by SHIGELLA bacteria. These bacteria are present in feces and are transmitted through inadequate hygiene practices. While shigellosis is prevalent in certain countries, it occasionally leads to isolated outbreaks in the UK.
The illness typically begins abruptly, accompanied by bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, queasiness, vomiting, overall discomfort, and fever. Prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration, particularly in vulnerable populations like infants and the elderly. In some cases, toxaemia, which is the presence of bacterial toxins in the bloodstream, can also manifest.
Shigellosis typically resolves within approximately a week, but in severe instances, hospitalization might be necessary. Dehydration is addressed through rehydration therapy, and antibiotics could be prescribed if needed.