Pathogens
Shigella species

Shigella species

Precautions

Contact Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

May be self resolving febrile diarrhea lasting up to 7 days

Antibiotic treatment recommended for severe illness, hospitalized or immunocompromized patients

Duration of treatment is usually 5 days unless invasive disease or complications

  •  Humans/animal reservoir
  •  Contaminated water
  •  Often travel
  •  Outbreaks - i.e. daycare
  • Infectious colitis - dysenteric
  • HUS
  • Reactive Arthritis
  • Bacteremia

Contact Precautions until normal stools

Notify Medical Officer of Health (Reportable)