Gastroenteritis Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Shigella Enteritis
Shigellosis; Shigella gastroenteritis
Treatment
The natural course of the disease is 2-7 days. The goal of treatment is to replace fluids and
Antidiarrheal medications are generally not given because they may prolong the course of the disease.
Self-care measures to avoid
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Bacterial gastroenteritis
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