Shigellosis

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Shigella.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Shigella infection; Shigella gastroenteritis; Shigella enteritis; Shigella colitis; Shigella enterocolitis; Drug-resistant Shigella; Drug-resistant shigellosis; Antibiotic-resistant Shigella; Antibiotic-resistant shigellosis; Bacillary dysentery; Marlow syndrome

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Classification

Causes

Differentiating Shigellosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

External Links

http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/shigellosis/

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