Shigella Infection
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
reiter's syndrome
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
diarrhea in adults
diarrhea in children
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
vomiting in adults
vomiting in children
warning signs
Prevention
travel precautions
Outlook
Underlying Cause
Transmission
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Shigella Infection Home Care
Home care for a shigella infection includes:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid milk and dairy products
Wash your hands frequently.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Take prescribed medicines as directed.
Wash the buttocks of infants after a bowel movement, in order to prevent
diaper rash
and spread of infection.
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Shigella Infection Home Care: Diarrhea In Adults
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Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008
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