Shigellosis

Shigellosis, known historically as dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria. Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Infectious disease
• Symptoms:  Diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain
• Usual onset:  1–2 days post exposure
• Duration:  Usually 5–7 days
• Causes:  Shigella
• Diagnostic method:  Stool culture
• Prevention:  Handwashing
• Medication:  Antibiotics (severe cases)
• Treatment:  Drinking fluids and rest
• Frequency:  >80 million
• Deaths:  700,000
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo