shigella bacteria

What are the Symptoms of Shigellosis?

Symptoms typically appear 1-2 days after exposure and include:

Severe diarrhea, which may be bloody
Abdominal pain and cramps
Fever
Vomiting
Tenesmus (a feeling of needing to pass stools even when the bowel is empty)

In severe cases, complications can arise, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome or reactive arthritis.

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