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Shigellosis, known historically as dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include diarrhea , fever , abdominal pain , and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. [ 1 ]
The cause of dysentery is usually the bacteria from genus Shigella, in which case it is known as shigellosis, or the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica; then it is called amoebiasis. [1] Other causes may include certain chemicals, other bacteria, other protozoa, or parasitic worms. [2] It may spread between people. [4]
Seizures occur most often in children, although how Shigella causes this complication is unknown. Bloodstream infections may occur from Shigella. Rectal prolapse can occur while straining during bowel movements. Toxic megacolon paralyzes bowel movements or causes passing gas. Reactive arthritis, which is the inflammation of joints [13]
A drug-resistant strain of Shigella bacteria is quickly becoming more common, the CDC warns. Here's what to know about shigellosis transmission, symptoms and treatment.
It said Bulera died from shigella, a bacterium that causes shigellosis and symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, cramps and dehydration. The infection is usually spread through contact with feces ...
The CDC is warning about a rise in an almost untreatable stomach bug, the bacterial infection Shigella, which is a major cause of inflammatory diarrhea.
Shigella species can cause shigellosis (bacillary dysentery). Shigellae are Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, facultatively anaerobic, nonmotile bacteria. [2] S. dysenteriae has the ability to invade and replicate in various species of epithelial cells and enterocytes. [3]
According to the CDC, people with shigellosis usually start experiencing symptoms 1 to 2 days after contact with the germ, though some people will not have any symptoms. These symptoms include: