shigellosis
Gut bacterial infection
Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria, typically contracted through contaminated food or water or through person-to-person contact.
Symptoms include diarrhea (often bloody), fever, and stomach cramps, usually appearing one to two days after exposure.
The infection spreads easily in settings with poor sanitation or close contact, such as daycare centers.
Most cases resolve within a week, though severe infections may require antibiotics.
Bloody intestinal infection
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- feverElevated body temperature
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
dehydration · nausea · vomiting · malaise · colitis · inflammation · urgency
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- bacilliCylindrical bacteria
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- virulenceCapacity to cause disease
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
colonization · cultures · agar · laboratory · plasmids · resistance · bacteriology · microbiology
Transmission via ingested waste
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- spreadTo distribute widely
contact · carrier · exposure · waterborne · foodborne · flies · sewage · endemic
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- food-safetyProtecting consumables from contamination
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
isolation · surveillance · notification · chlorination · soap
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
dysentery
Bloody intestinal infection
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- feverElevated body temperature
mucus · dehydration · nausea · vomiting · malaise · colitis · inflammation · urgency
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- bacilliCylindrical bacteria
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- virulenceCapacity to cause disease
toxin · colonization · cultures · agar · laboratory · plasmids · resistance · bacteriology · microbiology
fecal-oral
Transmission via ingested waste
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
spread · contact · carrier · exposure · waterborne · foodborne · flies · sewage · endemic · daycare
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- food-safetyProtecting consumables from contamination
quarantine · isolation · surveillance · notification · chlorination · soap
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
electrolytes · hospitalization · intravenous · antimicrobials · recovery