How do you get Shigella bacteria? What are symptoms of Shigella?

Shigella disease can be contracted by drinking contaminated water. For example; water from a well that has been contaminated with sewage or flood water. Also, exposure to poop during sexual contact with someone with a Shigella infection or who has recently recovered from a Shigella infection can be a great cause.

The gems pass from the poop or soiled fingers of one person to the mouth of another person, which can happen during sexual activity. According to sources, many Shigella outbreaks are found among gay men and bisexual men. The disease affects an estimated number of 450,000 people in the United States each year, and costs over $93 million in medical bills.

What are symptoms of Shigella?

There are several symptoms of Shigella. Some of them include;

• Diarrhea that can be bloody or prolonged-lasting more than 3 days.
• Fever.
• Stomach pain.
• Feeling the need to pass stool (poop) even when the bowels are empty.