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What are commonly known facts about shigellosis?
Shigellosis is a well-known cause of traveler's diarrhea and illness throughout the world.
What complication can shigellosis cause to the skin?
Shigellosis can cause skin rash.
What complications can shigellosis cause to the kidneys?
Shigellosis can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome or HUS which leads to kidney failure.
What serious infection is sometimes mistaken for shigellosis?
E coli, another cause of food-borne illness, can be mistaken for Shigella both by physicians and the laboratory.
What complications can shigellosis inflict on the nervous system?
Shigellosis can cause irritation of the meninges or meningitis, encephalitis, and seizures.
What are some good questions to ask your doctor about Shigellosis?
* What is shigellosis? * What sort of germ is Shigella? * How can Shigella infections be diagnosed? * How can Shigella infections be treated? * Are there long term consequences of a Shigella infection? * How do people catch Shigella? * What can a person do to prevent this illness? * How common is shigellosis? * What else can be done to prevent shigellosis? * What is the government doing about shigellosis? * How can I learn more about this and other public health problems? * Some tips for preventing the spread of shigellosis
What is a bacteria found in improperly canned foods that can cause illness or death?
tetanus
Can certain foods cause cold sores?
If some foods lower your immune system, then yes certain foods can cause cold sores. When your immune system is lowered by stress or illness then you can get a cold sore.
All bacteria cause human illness?
Not all bacteria cause human illness. In fact, the majority of bacteria are harmless or even beneficial to humans. Some bacteria are essential for processes like digestion, while others are used to produce foods like yogurt and cheese. Only a small percentage of bacteria are pathogenic and can cause illness in humans.
What is the condition known as shigellosis?
Shigellosis is an infection of the intestinal tract by a group of bacteria called Shigella.
How does fatty foods cause illness?
the fatty food itself doesnt cause the illness as long as its prepared properly e.g. if it was like raw meat or something. but if you eat too much of it it could clog up your artaries and cause you to have either a heart attack (depending where it is) or a stroke amongst many other problems you can get from not keeping fit and eating too much fatty foods
What complication can shigellosis inflict on the joints?
Shigellosis can lead to an unusual form of arthritis called Reiter's syndrome.
