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Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae

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Link to WHO Definition

Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1181145033

A condition caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Shigella dysenteriae. This condition is characterised by diarrhoea, fever, or stomach cramps. Transmission is commonly by the faecal-oral route, potentially by ingestion of contaminated foods, or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of Shigella dysenteriae in a faecal sample.