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Shigella
Facts about Shigella
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How long does shigella last ?

About 5 to 7 days.

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true or false: a fever is a symptom of shigellosis ?

true


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where does shigella thrive?

A moist environment, a dirty environment, a human stomach

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is shigella fatal

yes

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true or false: water can't be contaminated

false.

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What could be some symtpoms?

Multiple symptoms; Diarhea, Stomach Cramps, Fever

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Incubation period

The incubation period usually lasts 1-4 days.

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what can shieglla do to your body ?

Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. Stay home from school or work to avoid spreading the bacteria to others. If you cannot drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration or have bloody diarrhea, call your doctor.

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what are some ways you could prevent shigella ?

washing your hands, and not cooking when you have diarrhea. 

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should i get rest if i have shieglla ?

yes of course. 

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does bacteria treat shieglla ?

yes sometimes

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is shieglla a infection

yes

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What are the illness for shigella ?

 Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.

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true or false: you should prepare food for others if you have diarrhea

false


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Does shigella goes away own it's own?


yes after 5 to 7 days 

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what are 3 ways you could prevent your self from getting shieglla before you get it ?
  1. Wash hands frequently and thoroughly.
  2. Supervise small children when they wash their hands.
  3. Dispose of soiled diapers properly.
  4. Disinfect diaper-changing areas after use.
  5. Don't prepare food for others if you have diarrhea.
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WHAT ARE POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS FOR SHIGELLA ?

Most food outbreaks are from salads and sandwiches that involve a lot of hand contact in their preparation, and raw vegetables contaminated in the field.

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what are signs and symptoms of shigella ?

Abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting may also occur. Many people who have shigellosis also have either blood or mucus in their stool, and they may run a fever.

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what to do if you have shigella ?

Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. Stay home from school or work to avoid spreading the bacteria to others. If you cannot drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration or have bloody diarrhea, call your doctor.

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what age group is most at risk for shigella

children

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How does shieglla spread ?

From contaminated food through your body

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what is the most common symptom of shigellosis

diarrhea 

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is shigella a form of bacteria or a virus ?

bacteria

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What is shigella?


a bacterium that is an intestinal pathogen of humans and other primates, some kinds of which cause dysentery.

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WHAT FOOD SOURCES CONTRIBUTE TO SHIGELLA?

Salads (potato, tuna, shrimp, macaroni, and chicken), raw vegetables, milk and dairy products, and poultry can carry shigella bacteria.