About Shigella Infection | Shigella - Shigellosis | CDC Shigella are bacteria (germs) that cause diarrhea The most common ways people get sick are from eating or drinking contaminated food or water and contact with someone who is sick or has recently been sick with Shigella infection
How Shigella Spreads | Shigella - Shigellosis | CDC Shigella germs spread easily from one person to another It only takes a small amount of Shigella germs to make someone sick Learn how Shigella germs spread and why some people have a greater chance of getting an infection
Treatment of Shigella Infection | Shigella - Shigellosis | CDC People with Shigella infection should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration People with bloody diarrhea should not use anti-diarrheal medicines, such as loperamide (Imodium) or diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
Signs and Symptoms of Shigella Infection | Shigella - CDC People with Shigella infection usually start experiencing symptoms 1 to 2 days after contact with the germ Common symptoms of Shigella infection include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, and feeling the need to pass stool (poop) even when the bowels are empty
Clinical Care of Shigellosis | Shigella - CDC People who have Shigella infection usually get better without antibiotic treatment in 5 to 7 days People with mild shigellosis may need only fluids and rest
Clinical Overview of Shigellosis | Shigella - Shigellosis | CDC Healthcare providers can order laboratory tests to identify Shigella germs in the stool of an infected person Characterizing isolates can lead to more accurate diagnoses, targeted treatment (when needed), improved patient outcomes, and earlier detection of outbreaks
Preventing Shigella Infection | Shigella - Shigellosis | CDC Shigella germs can spread easily from one person to another It only takes a small amount of Shigella to make someone sick Learn how you can help protect yourself and your loved ones from getting sick