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	Shigellosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery in its most severe manifestation, is a foodborne illness caused by infection by bacteria of the genus Shigella.
		Shigellosis rarely occurs in animals; it is principally a disease of humans and other primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees.
		Shigellosis is a very common malady suffered by individuals with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related complex.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shigellosis (343 words)

	Disease Listing, Shigellosis, General Information \| CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
		Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
		If a child in diapers has shigellosis, everyone who changes the child's diapers should be sure the diapers are disposed of properly in a closed-lid garbage can, and should wash his or her hands carefully with soap and warm water immediately after changing the diapers.
		Shigellosis is particularly common and causes recurrent problems in settings where hygiene is poor and can sometimes sweep through entire communities.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/shigellosis_g.htm (1634 words)

	What is Shigellosis?
		Shigellosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Shigella.
		Shigellosis has been a problem in the world for a long time and is usually found in crowded, poor hygeine conditions and has become a problem in day-care centers, particularly in the United States where day-care use has been increasing.
		Shigellosis is characterized by diarrhea accompanied by fever and nausea.
	members.tripod.com /aychan/shigella/topic.htm (490 words)

	The Elusive Epidemiology of Shigellosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is an acute disease characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea, often containing blood, mucus and pus.
		Shigellosis may be self-limiting in 7-10 days but severe cases, particularly when dehydration is a concern, may require antibiotic therapy.
		The secondary attack rate for shigellosis among household contacts was 53% and the attributable risk for the initial case occurring in a day-care center was 91%.
	www.uhl.uiowa.edu /newsroom/hotline/1996/1996_03/shigellosis.html (1675 words)

	Shigellosis - the facts: IDEAS - Victorian Government Health Information, Australia
		Shigellosis is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by the germ (bacterium) Shigella.
		Shigellosis occurs when Shigella bacteria are taken in by mouth and the most common way this happens is by person-to-person spread.
		It is very important that people with shigellosis do not prepare or handle food to be eaten by other people and that no one else shares their towel or face washer.
	www.health.vic.gov.au /ideas/diseases/gas_dshig.htm (659 words)

	Shigellosis - SJMMC, Ann Arbor, Michigan MI
		Shigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by infection with the shigella bacterium.
		Shigellosis is spread when the bacteria in feces (stool) or on soiled fingers are ingested.
		Shigellosis is often found in day care centers, nursing homes, refugee camps, and other places where conditions are crowded and sanitation is poor.
	www.sjmercyhealth.org /18882.cfm (704 words)

	Shigellosis \| Principal Health News
		Shigellosis is an infection of the intestinal tract by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
		Shigellosis is a well-known cause of traveler's diarrhea and illness throughout the world.
		Shigellosis is one of the many causes of acute diarrhea.
	www.principalhealthnews.com /topic/topic100587466 (1815 words)

	Shigellosis - Diarrhea, Diarrhoea - Dialogue on Diarrhoea Online - Prevention, Control, Management and Treatment of ...
		Shigellosis, or 'baciliary dysentery', is an intestinal infection that is a major public health problem in many developing countries, where it causes about 5 to I0 per cent of childhood diarrhoea.
		Shigellosis is characterised by the frequent and painful passage of stools that consist largely of blood, mucus and pus, accompanied by fever and stomach cramps.
		Thus the prevention of shigellosis is closely linked to efforts to improve the economic and social conditions of people living in areas where shigellosis is now endemic.
	www.rehydrate.org /dd/su44.htm (3062 words)

	Shigellosis : Bureau of Communicable Disease : NYC DOHMH
		Shigellosis : Bureau of Communicable Disease : NYC DOHMH
		Shigellosis is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines.
		Shigellosis is diagnosed by checking the patient's stool (feces) for the Shigella germ.
	www.nyc.gov /html/doh/html/cd/cdshig.shtml (502 words)

	Shigellosis
		Shigellosis (pronounced: shih-guh-lo-sus) is an intestinal infection caused by Shigella (pronounced: shih-geh-luh) bacteria.
		The most important thing you can do to prevent shigellosis is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after you use the bathroom and before you eat or prepare food.
		If you're caring for anyone who has shigellosis (like changing the diaper of a younger sibling or even a child you're babysitting), be sure to wash your hands carefully before touching anyone else or handling food.
	kidshealth.org /teen/infections/bacterial_viral/shigellosis.html (987 words)

	PreventiveLabs.com - Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Food Poisoning: Shigellosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is an infection of the stomach and intestine that occurs when Shigella bacteria grow in the large intestine.
		Shigellosis can be a problem where sanitation is poor and large groups of people, including carriers of the disease, are crowded together.
		Attacks of shigellosis are sudden and severe after the incubation period, which is 12 to 72 hours.
	www.preventivelabs.com /health-library/aha/aha_shigillo_crs.cfm (724 words)

	Shigellosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is a bacterial disease usually transmitted from person-to-person through hands contaminated with feces.
		Shigellosis is highly communicable, as only 10-100 organisms must be ingested to establish an infection.
		In 1999, 368 cases of shigellosis were reported in Indiana, representing a 130% increase from the previous year (Figure 1).
	www.in.gov /isdh/dataandstats/disease/1999/shigella.htm (365 words)

	Kentucky: Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Shigellosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is an acute intestinal infection caused by one of the four serotypes of Shigella bacteria.
		Shigellosis is characterized by diarrhea (may be bloody or contain mucous), fever, nausea, cramps, and tenesmus.
		Cases are seen in the summer and early fall and occur as single cases or outbreaks.
	chfs.ky.gov /dph/Shigellosis.htm (261 words)

	Shigellosis: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is an illness, EHandler: no quick summary.
		An estimated 300,000 cases of shigellosis occur annually in the United States[For more info, click on this link].
		Shigellosis is a very common malady suffered by individuals with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS AIDS quick summary:
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sh/shigellosis.htm (1331 words)

	NJDHSS, Communicable Diseases, Disease Fact Sheets: Shigellosis
		Shigellosis is an intestinal illness caused by infection with Shigella bacteria.
		Anyone can get shigellosis, however, it is most common in young children 1 to 4 years of age.
		An infected person is capable of transmitting Shigellosis to others as long as the Shigella bacteria are being passed in his/her stool, usually lasting no more than 4 weeks from the onset of the illness.
	www.state.nj.us /health/cd/f_shigell.htm (550 words)

	US FDA/CFSAN - Bad Bug Book - Shigella spp.
		An estimated 300,000 cases of shigellosis occur annually in the U.S. The number attributable to food is unknown, but given the low infectious dose, it is probably substantial.
		Fifteen of the patients with shigellosis had visited Cancun, Mexico, andd two had visited other areas in Mexico in the weeks before or during onset of their illness.
		In 1985-1986, several outbreaks of shigellosis occurred on college campuses, usually associated with fresh vegetables from the salad bar.
	vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~mow/chap19.html (1614 words)

	Shigellosis Healthbeat
		Every year, about 18,000 laboratory confirmed cases of shigellosis are reported in the United States; 1,300 in Illinois.
		If a child in diapers has shigellosis, everyone who changes the child's diapers should be sure the diapers are disposed of properly in a garbage can with a tightly fitted lid, and should wash his or her hands carefully with soap and warm water after changing and disposing of the diapers.
		After use, the diaper changing area should be wiped down with a disinfectant such as household bleach, or bactericidal sprays or wipes.
	www.idph.state.il.us /public/hb/hbshigellosis.htm (1037 words)

	Shigellosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis (or "bacillary dysentery") is a type of foodborne disease.
		Shigellosis is caused by infection with bacteria of the genus Shigella.
		In some cases, shigellosis can lead to development of complications such as Reiter's syndrome or hemolytic uremic syndrome.
	tjsamson.client.web-health.com /web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhealthsub/generalhealth/gastrointestinal/FOODBORNE_ILLNESS/shig.html (302 words)

	Shigellosis
		Shigellosis is a bacterial infection affecting the intestinal tract.
		Most cases are seen in the summer and early fall and occur as single cases or outbreaks.
		Antibiotics are occasionally used to treat severe cases or to shorten the carrier phase which may be important for food handlers, children in day care or institutionalized individuals.
	www.state.sd.us /doh/Pubs/shigello.htm (480 words)

	Central Nervous System Manifestations of Childhood Shigellosis: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcome -- Khan et al. ...
		The mental status of inpatients with shigellosis by age group is shown in Table 2.
		hospital with shigellosis and seizures increases to 8.2%.
		Fischler E Convulsions as a complication of shigellosis in children.
	pediatrics.aappublications.org /cgi/content/full/103/2/e18 (4486 words)

	Causes of Shigellosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Cause of Shigellosis: Shigella bacterial infection of the digestive tract.
		Cause details for Shigellosis: Later in food processing, other foodborne microbes can be introduced from infected humans who handle the food, or by cross contamination from some other raw agricultural product.
		Further relevant information on causes of Shigellosis may be found in the risk factors for Shigellosis, medications that may cause Shigellosis, contagiousness for Shigellosis, genetics of Shigellosis, and underlying causes of Shigellosis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/shigellosis/causes.htm (359 words)

	Facts on Shigellosis
		Shigellosis is a diarrheal illness caused by the
		Children who do not wash their hands thoroughly with soap and hot running water may spread the disease to teachers, children, and other family members.
		Children may spread infections acquired in childcare or school facilities to their parents and siblings and whole families may be ill within a matter of days.
	www.browardchd.org /Hot_Topics/Shigellosis.htm (445 words)

	Introduction: Shigellosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Researching symptoms of Shigellosis: Further information about the symptoms of Shigellosis is available including a list of symptoms of Shigellosis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
		Treatments for Shigellosis: Various information is available about treatments available for Shigellosis, prevention of Shigellosis, or research treatments for other diseases.
		Statistics and Shigellosis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Shigellosis, prevalence and incidence statistics for Shigellosis, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/shigellosis/intro.htm (287 words)

	Shigellosis Surveillance Summary - 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Patient age and gender of shigellosis cases for 1999 shows a bimodal distribution with the preponderance of cases in children ages 1 through 9 years (Figure 2).
		Seasonal distribution of shigellosis cases is typical of bacterial enteric pathogens, with a peak incidence of cases during summer and fall months (Figure 3).
		While the potential for person-to-person transmission is well characterized, the role of food contamination and transmission has not been satisfactorily evaluated, and shigellosis has been included in the PulseNet program in an effort to elucidate the extent of foodborne transmission and the mechanisms by which it occurs.
	www.uhl.uiowa.edu /newsroom/hotline/2001/2001_02/shigellosis.html (602 words)

	News 14 Carolina \| 24 Hour Local News \| Anson
		HICKORY, N.C. -- The number of Shigellosis cases in Catawba County is now at 13 -- up by two.
		The disease was first suspected by county officials last week in a local day care, which prompted officials to begin collecting samples from children and adults.
		Shigellosis is a bacterial disease spread from the feces of soiled fingers to the mouth of another.
	www.news14charlotte.com /content/local_news/anson?ArID=37209&SecID=4 (256 words)

	Shigellosis
		Ill household members of a case that are food handlers, health care workers, or who are in day care should also be cultured.
		Handwashing with soap and running water is the single most important preventive measure to interrupt the transmission to shigellosis, especially during an outbreak.
		Because young children are most likely to be infected with Shigella and are also most likely to infect others, a strict policy of supervised handwashing for young children after toileting and before eating is particularly important.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/955152217.html (484 words)

	UNUSUAL CAUSE OF NEONATAL SEPTIC SHOCK: NEONATAL SHIGELLOSIS :14(5) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Shigellosis is extremely rare below the age of six months.
		Before this age, infants are highly resistant to shigellosis, probably due to changes in intestinal flora of breast-fed children.
		This resistance has been believed to be due to the presence of specific antibodies in breast milk1 or perhaps because of the short transit time that Shigella is carried in an adult's stool.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/145/93271.html (896 words)

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