Guide Note:
- Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the intestines that causes severe diarrhea.
Fast Facts:
- Trasmited by fecal contamination of water, food, poor hand washing, person to person or hand to mouth
- Treated with antibiotics and fluids which are lost during diarrhea
- Estimated 18,000 cases every year in the US
- More severe in infants and the elderly
- The most important part of prevention is HAND WASHING
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Shigellosis, please consult your doctor.