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Shigella Infection (Shigellosis)

Shigella (or shigellosis) is an infectious disease which can cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It is usually caught from another person, but it can be caught from contaminated food or water. Shigella are bacteria that can infect the digestive tract and cause a wide range of symptoms, from diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, and nausea, to [...]

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Mon, December 21 2009 » Infections » No Comments