How To Treat Shigella Infections

Shigella infections, which are bacterial, are caused by Shigella bacteria. The primary sign of a Shigella infection is bloody diarrhea. The shigella bacteria is frequently passed through direct contact with the bacteria in an individual’s stool. Washing hands remains one of the best ways to avoid contracting these infectious bacteria. Shigella infections often happen in daycares and nursing homes when care staff come in contact with stool and don’t thoroughly wash their hands. Shigella bacteria can be passed through contaminated food and by swimming in water contaminated by the bacteria too.

Shigella bacteria are most likely to be contracted by children under five.