Shigellosis

WHAT IS IT?

• Shigellosis is an intestinal illness
• Symptoms can be diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and nausea
• Can last 5-7 days
• May develop blood stream infections, seizures, kidney failure or arthritis
• Caused by a bacteria called Shigella

HEALING

• May not need medical treatment and will fully recover
• May need hospitalization if you have a weak immune system

HOW TO CATCH IT

• Is very infectious and can spread easily
• Can spread bacteria by not washing hands after using the toilet
• Being around the infectious person
• Shigellosis bacteria in mucus glands

SOURCES

• http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/shigella-eng.php
• http://www.acphd.org/shigellosis.aspx