Shigellosis

When To Call A Professional

Call your doctor if you develop severe diarrhea, especially if the bowel movements contain blood or mucus. Also, call your doctor whenever you have a fever and severe diarrhea. Seek immediate medical care if you have signs of dehydration, such as very dry mouth and lips, lightheadedness when you stand, whether or not you are thirsty.

Prognosis

In industrialized countries, most people with shigellosis recover completely. In underdeveloped countries, the risk of complications, including death, is significantly higher.

Additional Info

National Center for Infectious Diseases Office of Health Communication Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mailstop C-14 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30333 Toll-Free: (888) 232-3228 http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: (404) 639-3534 Toll-Free: (800) 311-3435 http://www.cdc.gov/