1. DBMD - Shigellosis - General Information Frequently asked questions list about shigella and shigellosis. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/shigellosis_g.htm

Shigellosis Frequently Asked Questions What is shigellosis? What sort of germ is Shigella How can ... Some tips for preventing the spread of shigellosis What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella . Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacterium. The diarrhea is often bloody. Shigellosis usually resolves in 5 to 7 days. In some persons, especially young children and the elderly, the diarrhea can be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. A severe infection with high fever may also be associated with seizures in children less than 2 years old. Some persons who are infected may have no symptoms at all, but may still pass the Shigella bacteria to others.

2. EMedicine - Shigellosis : Article By Joyann A Kroser, MD Article by Joyann A Kroser, MD. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2112.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Shigellosis Last Updated: May 17, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: bacillary dysentery, Shigella organisms, Shigella boydii, Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella sonnei, Shigella flexneri AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Joyann A Kroser, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania Joyann A Kroser, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American College of Gastroenterology American Gastroenterological Association American Medical Association ... Phi Beta Kappa , and Philadelphia County Medical Society Editor(s): Ronnie Fass, MD

3. DBMD - Shigellosis - General Information Frequently asked questions list about shigella and shigellosis. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. DBMD - Shigellosis - Technical Information Incidence, Approximately 14000 laboratory confirmed cases of shigellosis and anestimated 448240 total shigellosis is a notifiable infectious disease. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/shigellosis_t.htm

Shigellosis Clinical Features Watery or bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and malaise. Etiologic Agent Four species of Shigella: boydii, dysenteriae, flexneri , and sonnei Incidence Approximately 14,000 laboratory confirmed cases of shigellosis and an estimated 448,240 total cases (85% due to S. sonnei ) occur in the United States each year. In the developing world, S.flexneri predominates. Epidemics of S. dysenteriae type 1 have occurred in Africa and Central America with case fatality rates of 5-15%. Sequelae Reiter's syndrome is a late complication of S. flexneri infection, especially in persons with the genetic marker HLA-B27. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome can occur after S. dysenteriae type 1 infection. Convulsions may occur in children; the mechanism may be related to a rapid rate of temperature elevation or metabolic alterations. Transmission A small inoculum (10 to 200 organisms) is sufficient to cause infection. As a result, spread can easily occur by the fecal-oral route and occurs in areas where hygiene is poor. Epidemics may be foodborne or waterborne.

5. InteliHealth: Includes cause, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/32094.html

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6. DBMD - Shigellosis - Technical Information Incidence Approximately 14 000 laboratory confirmed cases of shigellosis and an estimated 448 240 total cases (85% due to S. sonnei) occur in http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, shigellosis. shigellosis is a bacterialinfection affecting the intestinal tract. It is a fairly common disease; http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/shig.htm

skip to main content New York State Governor Pataki map-NY ... Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Shigellosis Shigellosis What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a bacterial infection affecting the intestinal tract. It is a fairly common disease; 600-800 cases occur in New York State each year. Most cases are seen in the summer and early fall and occur as single cases or outbreaks. Who gets shigellosis? Anyone can get shigellosis but it is recognized more often in young children. Those who may be at greater risk include children in daycare centers, foreign travelers to certain countries, institutionalized people and active homosexuals. How is the shigella germ spread? Shigella germs are found in the intestinal tract of infected people, and is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by an infected person. It can also be spread by direct contact with an infected person. What are the symptoms?

8. Shigella Bacteria Outbreaks, News, Resources And Legal Information shigellosis is the name of the disease that Shigella causes. The illness is also known as "bacillary dysentery." http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Shigellosis - Diarrhea, Diarrhoea - Dialogue On Diarrhoea Online - Prevention, C shigellosis, What causes shigellosis?, Who gets shigellosis, and how common isit?, What are the effects of, How can shigellosis be identified?, http://www.rehydrate.org/dd/su44.htm

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10. The Merck Manual Shigellosis Features symptoms, cause, treatment, and prevention. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec17/ch190/ch190q.jsp

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12. Shigella Infections Includes cause, treatment, symptoms, and prevention. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/shigella.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Named after the Japanese scientist Shiga who discovered it in 1897, Shigella is a type of bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Four different groups of Shigella can affect humans, with some causing a mild illness and others a more severe one. About 18,000 cases of Shigella infection are diagnosed each year in the United States, but many more go unreported because they involve only mild symptoms and sometimes no symptoms at all. The infection is most common during the summer months. Shigella rarely infects infants younger than 6 months old, but it is common in children 2 to 4 years old, especially those in child care. Signs and Symptoms Shigella can cause a spectrum of illnesses. Some people with a mild case have only loose watery stools, and a few may not have any symptoms at all. Others go on to develop a more severe disease known as dysentery, with abdominal cramps, high fever , loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea , which may contain mucus and blood. Some children with severe cases of Shigella infection may need to be hospitalized. The most common complication is

13. FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book Shigella Spp. 2. Nature of Acute Disease shigellosis ( bacillary dysentery). Reported cases of shigellosis, United States 19671997 http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Shigellosis In Ch. 190, Bacterial Infecti coccidioidomycosisshigellosis is infection with species of the gramnegative A doctor suspects shigellosis from the typical symptoms of pain, fever, http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch190/ch190q.html

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15. Foodborne Diseases, NIAID Fact Sheet shigellosis. shigellosis, also called bacillary dysentery, is an infectious disease caused by Shigella bacteria. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Shigellosis shigellosis is a bacterial infection affecting the intestinal tract. Anyone canget shigellosis but it is recognized more often in young children. http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Pubs/shigello.htm

Office of Disease Prevention - 605-773-3737 in South Dakota only) SHIGELLOSIS (This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care. Direct specific questions to your medical provider.) What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a bacterial infection affecting the intestinal tract. It is a fairly common disease. Most cases are seen in the summer and early fall and occur as single cases or outbreaks. Who gets shigellosis? Anyone can get shigellosis but it is recognized more often in young children. Those who may be at greater risk include children in day care centers, foreign travelers to certain countries, institutionalized people and men who have sex with men. How is the shigella germ spread? Shigella germs are found in the intestinal tract of infected people who in turn may contaminate food or water. The shigella germ is spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water or by direct contact with an infected person. What are the symptoms?

17. Shigella An Infectious Foodborne Illness, HYG-5563-98 How can you prevent shigellosis? Follow the tips below. As you make these your habits, you can prevent shigellosis as well as other diseases. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Shigellosis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery in its most severe shigellosisrarely occurs in animals; it is principally a disease of humans and other http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigellosis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Shigellosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shigellosis Shigellosis , also known as bacillary dysentery in its most severe manifestation, is a foodborne illness caused by infection by bacteria of the genus Shigella . It accounts for less than 10% of the reported outbreaks of foodborne illness in the USA . Shigellosis rarely occurs in animals; it is principally a disease of humans and other primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees . The causative organism is frequently found in water polluted with human feces , and is transmitted via the fecal-oral route edit Symptoms Symptoms may range from mild abdominal discomfort to full-blown dysentery characterised by cramps diarrhea fever vomiting , blood, pus, or mucus in stools or tenesmus . Onset time is 12 to 50 hours. Infections are associated with mucosal ulceration rectal bleeding , drastic dehydration ; fatality may be as high as 10-15% with some strains. Reiter's disease , reactive arthritis , and hemolytic uremic syndrome are possible sequelae that have been reported in the aftermath of shigellosis.

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20. Texas Department Of State Health Services, IDEAS > Shigellosis Your Location IDEAS Home » shigellosis shigellosis is an illness caused byShigella bacteria. You are more likely to get shigellosis if you http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/shigellosis/faqs/

Click Here for Requested Information and Page Content Diseases: A-C Amebiasis Anthrax Arboviral Encephalitides ... Sitemap/Alphabetical Listing of Diseases and Topics Your Location: IDEAS Home Shigellosis Shigellosis (Shigella enteritis) ICD-9 004, ICD-10 A03 FAQs Reporting Other Sites What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an illness caused by Shigella bacteria. The most common symptoms are: diarrhea which may be bloody fever nausea vomiting stomach cramps These symptoms will usually go away by themselves in 4 to 7 days, however treatment with antibiotics may relieve your symptoms and make them go away faster. How is shigellosis spread? By hand-to-mouth contact with stool (feces) from a sick person or animal, eating contaminated foods, or drinking contaminated water. You are more likely to get shigellosis if you: are a child in day care work in a day-care facility or with diapered children have contact with stool through sexual practices or caring for someone with shigellosis travel to a country where the food/water supply may be unsafe How do I protect myself?

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