Shigellosis
Definition
Shigellosis is an infection of the intestinal tract by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
Description
Shigellosis is a well-known cause of traveler's diarrhea and illness throughout the world. The major symptoms of shigellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and severe fluid loss (dehydration). The bacteria causing shigellosis is named after Shiga, a Japanese researcher, who discovered the organism in 1897. Four different groups of Shigella can affect humans; of these, S. dysenteriae generally produces the most severe attacks,...
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