Shigellosis is a well-known cause of traveler's diarrhea and illness throughout the world.
Shigellosis is an infection of the intestinal tract by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
Shigellosis can cause skin rash.
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Shigellosis can lead to an unusual form of arthritis called Reiter's syndrome.
Shigellosis can cause irritation of the meninges or meningitis, encephalitis, and seizures.
Severe dehydration from shigellosis usually requires intravenous fluid replacement.
Shigellosis can last from a few days to several weeks, with an average of seven days.
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Shigellosis can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome or HUS which leads to kidney failure.
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Most deaths are in less-developed or developing countries, but even in the United States, shigellosis can be a dangerous and potentially deadly disease.
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