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The shigella bacteria produces toxins that can attack the lining of the large intestine, causing swelling, ulcers on the intestinal wall, and bloody diarrhea; starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacterium. Some symptoms include:

Diarrhea, Blood in stool, abdominal cramps, high fever, dehydration, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, painful bowel movements, and unintended weight loss or gain.

Only about 5 - 15% of the cases of shigellosis result in death.

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