Shigellosis Flashcards
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Cause for Shigellosis
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- Shigella dysenteriae
- S. flexneri
- S. boydii
- S. sonnei
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Virulence factors for Shigellosis
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-Enterotoxins such as shiga toxin
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Portal of entry for Shigellosis
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Ingestion via fecal-oral route
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Signs/Symptoms for Shigellosis
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- Abdominal cramps
- Bloody stools
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
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Susceptibility for Shigellosis
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- Children
- Immunocompromised
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Diagnosis for Shigellosis
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- Symptoms
- Presence of Shigella in stool
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Treatment for Shigellosis
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- Fluid and electrolyte replacement
- Antimicrobial treatment
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Prevention for Shigellosis
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Vaccine available against S. flexneri
