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Shigellosis (Bacterial Dysentery)
dysentery: |
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waves of intense cramps
passage of frequent small-volume,
bloody, mucoid stools |
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Shigella species
small gram –ve rods
found primarily in primates |
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fecally contaminated food, water
person-to person |
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2-3 days
acid-resistant (as few as 10 CFU can cause disease) |
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mild diarrhea to fatal dysentery
microbes penetrate intestine
produce enterotoxins → water released from intestinal lining
infection in small intestine → watery diarrhea
infection in large intestine → dysentery
usually lasts 1 week if no complications
hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Shigella dysenteriae produces Shiga toxin
microvasculature damage and hemolytic anemia
renal failure |
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antibiotics can be used; many strains resistant (R factors)
excessive fluid loss requires electrolyte therapy, salt tablets or IV,
(most often in children and elderly)
recovered are carriers for ~ 1 month |
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