Pathogens
Shigella sp

Shigella sp

Precautions

Contact Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

Gram-negative bacilli of the Enterobacteriaciae family.

  • Human/animal reservoir
  • Contaminated water
  • Often travel related
  • Outbreaks - e.g. Daycare
  • Infectious colitis - dysenteric
  • Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
  • Reactive Arthritis
  • Bacteremia
  • Intra-abdominal abscess

Most require teratment.

Food handlers require proof of clearance before return to work.

Notify Medical Officer of Health (Reportable).