Shigella

Question 1

What is shigella’s mode of transmission?

Answer 1

Fecal oral

Question 2

Is shigella’s incubation period short/long?

Answer 2

Short (1-3 days)

Question 3

What are the symptoms of Shigella?

Answer 3

• Watery, loose stool (mucous/blood in severe cases)
• Fever, cramps
• tenesmus (straining to poop)

Question 4

How is shigella treated?

Answer 4

Usually self-limited, 48-72 hours, antibiotics can shorten course

Question 5

Are there any potential complications with Shigella? Are they common/rare?

Answer 5

bacteremia, Reiter’s syndrome, and toxic megacolon are rare complications