Pathogens
Shigella spp.

Shigella spp.

Precautions

  • Standard Precautions unless Contact needed
    • Contact Precautions for diapered or incontinent patients, or patients unable to perform appropriate hand hygiene

General Information

All infections should be treated to shorten duration of illness and shedding:

  • Ceftriaxone
  • Azithromycin
  • Ciprofloxacin
     

Depends on area of acquisition, if from SE Asia use azithromycin

Aerobic gram negative rod

Report to County of Residence by electronic transmission, FAX, telephone, or mail within one (1) working day of identification.

ID consult recommended if present outside of the GI tract.