Pathogens
Shigella species

Shigella species

Precautions

Contact Precautions

General Information

Aerobic gram negative rod.

  • Human/animal reservoir
  • Contaminated water
  • Often travel related
  • Outbreaks (e.g. daycare)
  • Infectious colitis - dysenteric

  • HUS

  • Reactive Arthritis

  • Bacteremia

  • Intra-abdominal abscess

Most require teratment.

Food handlers require proof of clearance before return to work.