In shigellosis, you'll have cramps in your lower belly and might need to visit the bathroom several times a day. Learn how to prevent shigella, a bacteria that causes food poisoning.

After the rectal-swab cultures were obtained, they were immediately streaked at the bedside on Salmonella–Shigella (SS) agar and desoxycholate citrate (DC) agar and incubated for twenty-four hours.

According to the Milwaukee Health Department, a case of shigellosis was reported at La Escuela Fratney. It can cause stomach pain, diarrhea and fever.

A traveller’s persistent diarrhoea uncovers a surprising dual infection. Explore why detailed history and diagnostics are critical in such cases.

The St. Clair County Health Department is looking to narrow down what foods may have caused the outbreak that led to at least six people being hospitalized.

Infection with Shigella can occur if a person ingests food or water contaminated by human feces, either via contaminated hands or objects which have been in contact with infected feces. Secondary ...

A 2024 shigella outbreak killed five Jacksonville Zoo apes. What you should know about the highly contagious illness that can affect humans, too.

A shigella outbreak among Jacksonville zoo apes recently killed one of its gorillas. What you should know about the illness, which can affect humans, too.

County health officials have identified what appears to be a strain unique to Los Angeles amid a spike in drug-resistant shigellosis cases.

A man sickened after eating at a Fairview Heights restaurant linked to Shigella thought he was in the clear. Then he began experiencing new symptoms.