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Shigella enteritis is an acute infection of the lining of the intestines. |
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Symptoms
Acute abdominal pain or cramping; Tenesmus (crampy rectal pain; Watery diarrhea; Nausea and vomiting; Acute fever; Bl...
Causes
Shigella enteritis is caused by the shigella bacteria. People infected with Shigella release the bacteria in their st...
Tests
Dehydration with fast heart rate and low blood pressure; Abdominal tenderness; Elevated white blood cell count; Stool...
Treatments
The natural course of the disease is 2-7 days. The goal of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes (salt and ...
Complications
Severe dehydration; Neurologic symptoms including seizures (in children; Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of k...
Prevention
Prevention involves the proper handling, storage, and preparation of food, in addition to good cleanliness. Hand wash...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if diarrhea does not improve, if blood is noted in the stool, or if dehydration seems to be develo...
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