Definitions for shigellosis
ˌʃɪg əˈloʊ sɪsshigel·losis

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1. shigellosis, bacillary dysenterynoun

   an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains

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1. shigellosisnoun

   A form of dysentery caused by intestinal infection with Shigella bacteria

2. Etymology: From the name of Kiyoshi Shiga, the Japanese bacteriologist who studied shigellosis.

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1. Shigellosis

   Shigellosis is an infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria. Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. The diarrhea may be bloody. Symptoms typically last five to seven days and it may take several months before bowel habits return entirely to normal. Complications can include reactive arthritis, sepsis, seizures, and hemolytic uremic syndrome.Shigellosis is caused by four specific types of Shigella. These are typically spread by exposure to infected feces. This can occur via contaminated food, water, or hands or sexual contact. Contamination may be spread by flies or when changing diapers (nappies). Diagnosis is by stool culture.The risk of infection can be reduced by properly washing the hands. There is no vaccine. Shigellosis usually resolves without specific treatment. Rest, and sufficient fluids by mouth, are recommended. Bismuth subsalicylate may help with the symptoms; however, medications that slow the bowels such as loperamide are not recommended. In severe cases antibiotics may be used but resistance is common. Commonly used antibiotics include ciprofloxacin and azithromycin.A 2005 report by the World Health Organization estimated that shigellosis occurs in at least 80 million people and results in about 700,000 deaths a year globally. Most cases occur in the developing world. Young children are most commonly affected. Outbreaks of disease may occur in childcare settings and schools. It is also relatively common among travelers. In the United States about half a million cases occur a year.

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1. shigellosis

   Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria known as Shigella. It is often characterized by severe diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically occuring within one to two days after exposure to the bacteria. It typically resolves within five to seven days. Shigellosis is highly contagious and can spread through direct contact with bacteria in the stool or indirectly via contaminated food, water, or surfaces. It's more common in areas with poor sanitation.

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1. Shigellosis

   Shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery or Marlow Syndrome, in its most severe manifestation, is a foodborne illness caused by infection by bacteria of the genus Shigella. Shigellosis rarely occurs in animals other than humans and other primates like monkeys and chimpanzees. The causative organism is frequently found in water polluted with human feces, and is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. The usual mode of transmission is directly person-to-person hand-to-mouth, in the setting of poor hygiene among children.

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   The numerical value of shigellosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of shigellosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Shigellosis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigellosis
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5. ^ Wikidata
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