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    Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the digestive system caused by Shigella bacteria, which are transmitted through fecal-oral contact. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, and the feeling of needing to pass stool despite empty bowels. Treatment focuses on rehydration and antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria. Prevention involves practicing good hygiene like handwashing and disinfecting surfaces.

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    Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the digestive system caused by Shigella bacteria, which are transmitted through fecal-oral contact. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, and the feeling of needing to pass stool despite empty bowels. Treatment focuses on rehydration and antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria. Prevention involves practicing good hygiene like handwashing and disinfecting surfaces.

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    Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the digestive system caused by Shigella bacteria, which are transmitted through fecal-oral contact. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, and the feeling of needing to pass stool despite empty bowels. Treatment focuses on rehydration and antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria. Prevention involves practicing good hygiene like handwashing and disinfecting surfaces.

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    Shigellosis

     Shigellosis is a bacterial infection that affects the digestive system.

    Etiologic Agent
     caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.  There are four different species of Shigella:
     Shigella sonnei (the most common species in the United States)
     Shigella flexneri
     Shigella boydii
     Shigella dysenteriae

    Mode of Transmission
     Fecal-oral transmission
     Getting Shigella germs on their hands and then touching your food or mouth. You can
    get Shigella germs on your hands after:
    o Touching surfaces contaminated with germs from stool from a sick person, such as toys,
    bathroom fixtures, changing tables or diaper pails
    o Changing the diaper of a sick child or caring for a sick person
     Eating food that was prepared by someone who is sick with shigellosis
     Swallowing recreational water (for example, lake or river water) while swimming or drinking
    water that is contaminated with stool (poop) containing the germ

    Incubation Period- The incubation period depends on the serotype. It varies from 12 hours to 4 days,
    but is usually 1–7 days.

    Period of Communicability
     During acute infection and until the infectious agent is no longer present in faeces, as determined
    by negative culture, usually within 4 weeks after onset of illness. Asymptomatic carriers may
    transmit infection. Rarely, the carrier state may persist for months or longer. Appropriate
    antimicrobial treatment usually reduces duration of carriage to a few days.

    Signs and Symptoms


     Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
     Fever
     Stomach pain
     Feeling the need to pass stool [poop] even when the bowels are empty

    Diagnostic Procedure
     Stool exam- presence of shigella bacteria or their toxins.

    Treatment Modalities
     Treatment will usually include antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria from your digestive tract.
     azithromycin (Zithromax)
     ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
     sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
     Fluid and salt replacement- Children may benefit from an oral rehydration solution, such as
    Pedialyte

    Nursing Management
     Instruct to avoid eating raw foods
     Educate on proper hygiene and disposing human excreta
     Monitor intake and output
     Give antipyretic for fever
     Instruct to increase fluid intake do avoid dehydration

    Prevention
     You can prevent shigellosis by practicing good personal hygiene.
     Wash your hands before and after you use the bathroom or change a diaper.
     Discard dirty diapers in a closed bag or trashcan to prevent the spread of the bacteria. Use soap
    and warm water every time you wash your hands.
     Wipe down changing tables and kitchen counters with antibacterial wipes before and after use.
     Avoid close personal contact with someone who is infected with Shigella until at least 2 days after
    the diarrhea has ended.

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