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Shigellosis (dysentery)

Shigellosis, known historically as dysentery, is an of the intestines caused by Shigella . Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include , fever, pain, and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. The diarrhea may be bloody. Symptoms typically last five to seven days and it may take several months before bowel habits return entirely to normal. can include reactive , , , and uremic .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, fever, pain

Causes — why it happens

·Shigella

How it's found

Prevention

·Handwashing

Treatment

·Drinking fluids and rest

Complications

·Reactive , , , uremic

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