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Shigella Infection Transmission
A shigella infection is spread by:
  • Most cases of shigella infection are caused by eating contaminated food.
  • Bacteria can be present in food and water.
  • A shigella infection can spread through contact with the stool of an infected person. Images
  • Those who are infected may not develop symptoms for several days.
    • During this time, the infection can spread.
  • Those with a shigella infection are not contagious after 48 hours of antibiotic therapy.
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Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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