SHIGELLA SONNEI

Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria spread when it's feces. Poor Hand-washing

SYMPTOMS:

• Diarreah
• Abdominal pain/cramps
• Fever

HOW LONG IT TAKES TO SET IN ?

• 5-7 days

AVERAGE PER YEAR

• 87 cases in 2011

Diagnosis:
Do special tests to determine which antibiotics, if any, would be best to treat the infection. Also,

TREATMENT

• You should get better w/out medicine
• If needed, doctor will provide antibiotic
• Ampicillin or ciprofloxacin

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HOW TO PREVENT

• Washing hands carefully
• Keep Ill children home from daycare or preschool
• Using caution when swimming