Person-to- person spread is the commonest mode of transmission. [...] Shigella can spread easily because even a small number of bacteria can make a person sick Shigellosis is caused by swallowing material contaminated with stool (poop) from someone infected with Shigella. [...] People infected with Shigella can spread the infection to others for several weeks after their diarrhoea has stopped. [...] What are the signs and symptoms of Shigellosis in humans? Following an incubation period of one to four days, infection with Shigella can result in a range of disease from asymptomatic infection to severe bloody diarrhoea. [...] Shigella infection is diagnosed when the laboratory identifies Shigella in the stool (poop) of a sick person. [...] Healthcare providers may prescribe antibiotics for patients with bloody diarrhoea and severe shigellosis to help them get better faster and reduce the risk of serious complications. Some antibiotics may not work against certain types of Shigella because of antimicrobial resistance. [...] What are the possible complications of Shigellosis? Shigellosis is usually self-limiting, but severe disease may be associated with complications including dehydration, seizures in infants and young children, encephalopathy, and occasional focal infections such as meningitis, osteomyelitis or vaginitis. Blood stream infections are rare in otherwise healthy patients and occurs most commonly in [...] cloths, towels, soiled clothing) is mandatory in controlling the spread of infection. [...] Where can I find out more information For the public: US Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. [...] Guidelines for the control of shigellosis, including epidemics due to Shigella dysenteriae type 1.
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