On EMB /Mc Conkey agar the Salmonella/Shigella give small colonies , which colour of the following appear:
a- Black
b- Pink
c- Yellow
d- Brown
e- Colorless***
f- Yellow-brown.
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Shigella infections (shigellosis):
What is a Shigella infection?
A Shigella infection is called "shigellosis." It can cause liquid diarrhea or diarrhea with blood and / or mucus.
What are the signs and symptoms of shigellosis?
In addition to diarrhea, shigellosis can cause:
- abdominal cramps
- high fever
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- belly movements with pain
Shigellosis can cause dehydration. In exceptional cases, other complications may occur, such as arthritis, seizures and kidney problems.
What causes shigellosis?
Shigellosis is very contagious. People become infected by contact with something contaminated with excrement from an infected person, such as:
- toys
- bathroom surfaces
- food prepared by an infected person
Shigella can also be transmitted through:
- flies that come into contact with contaminated feces
- water supply in areas with few hygienic and sanitary measures.
Not many Shigella bacteria are necessary to cause an infection; Therefore, the disease is easily spread in families and nurseries. For example, children who touch a contaminated surface, such as a bath or toy and then put their fingers in their mouths may get shigellosis.
Shigella may be present in a person's stool approximately 4 weeks, even after the typical symptoms of the disease have improved.
How is shigellosis treated?
To find out if your child has shigellosis, the doctor will take a stool sample to analyze for Shigella bacteria.
Frequently, shigellosis goes away without treatment. In some cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics to people with severe symptoms or other medical conditions. Antibiotics can shorten the disease and prevent the spread of the bacteria to other people.
If the doctor prescribes antibiotics, give them to your child as directed. Do not give your child over-the-counter medications for vomiting or diarrhea, unless the doctor recommends them because they can lengthen the disease. You can give paracetamol (such as Tylenol) to reduce fever and relieve discomfort.
To prevent dehydration, follow the doctor's recommendations about what your child should eat and drink. The doctor may recommend a special drink called "rehydration solution" (such as Pedialyte) to replenish body fluids.
Children who become dehydrated and who have more severe symptoms may need to be treated in a hospital.
How can I help prevent shigellosis?
The best way to prevent shigellosis and many other infections is to wash your hands properly and frequently. This is especially important after using the bathroom (or changing a diaper) and before eating or preparing food.
If you are caring for a child who has diarrhea, wash your hands before touching other people and before handling food. (People who have diarrhea should not prepare food for other people). Frequently clean and disinfect toilets that have been used by a person with shigellosis.
Further:
- Dispose of diapers worn by a child with shigellosis in a closed trash can. Clean the diaper changing area with a disinfectant after use.
- Keep young children (especially those who wear diapers) with shigellosis or other diarrhea away from other children.
- Proper food handling, in addition to proper storage and preparation, can also help prevent infections. Keep hot foods cold and hot foods hot to prevent the growth of bacteria.
When should I call the doctor?
Call the doctor if your child has symptoms of shigellosis, such as liquid diarrhea, bloody diarrhea or mucus or abdominal pain.
Also, call the doctor if your child has diarrhea and has symptoms of dehydration, such as the following:
- dry or sticky mouth.
- urinate less than usual.
- cry without tears.
- dizziness or drowsiness.
a- Black
b- Pink
c- Yellow
d- Brown
e- Colorless***
f- Yellow-brown.
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What is a Shigella infection?
A Shigella infection is called "shigellosis." It can cause liquid diarrhea or diarrhea with blood and / or mucus.
What are the signs and symptoms of shigellosis?
In addition to diarrhea, shigellosis can cause:
- abdominal cramps
- high fever
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- belly movements with pain
Shigellosis can cause dehydration. In exceptional cases, other complications may occur, such as arthritis, seizures and kidney problems.
What causes shigellosis?
Shigellosis is very contagious. People become infected by contact with something contaminated with excrement from an infected person, such as:
- toys
- bathroom surfaces
- food prepared by an infected person
Shigella can also be transmitted through:
- flies that come into contact with contaminated feces
- water supply in areas with few hygienic and sanitary measures.
Not many Shigella bacteria are necessary to cause an infection; Therefore, the disease is easily spread in families and nurseries. For example, children who touch a contaminated surface, such as a bath or toy and then put their fingers in their mouths may get shigellosis.
Shigella may be present in a person's stool approximately 4 weeks, even after the typical symptoms of the disease have improved.
How is shigellosis treated?
To find out if your child has shigellosis, the doctor will take a stool sample to analyze for Shigella bacteria.
Frequently, shigellosis goes away without treatment. In some cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics to people with severe symptoms or other medical conditions. Antibiotics can shorten the disease and prevent the spread of the bacteria to other people.
If the doctor prescribes antibiotics, give them to your child as directed. Do not give your child over-the-counter medications for vomiting or diarrhea, unless the doctor recommends them because they can lengthen the disease. You can give paracetamol (such as Tylenol) to reduce fever and relieve discomfort.
To prevent dehydration, follow the doctor's recommendations about what your child should eat and drink. The doctor may recommend a special drink called "rehydration solution" (such as Pedialyte) to replenish body fluids.
Children who become dehydrated and who have more severe symptoms may need to be treated in a hospital.
How can I help prevent shigellosis?
The best way to prevent shigellosis and many other infections is to wash your hands properly and frequently. This is especially important after using the bathroom (or changing a diaper) and before eating or preparing food.
If you are caring for a child who has diarrhea, wash your hands before touching other people and before handling food. (People who have diarrhea should not prepare food for other people). Frequently clean and disinfect toilets that have been used by a person with shigellosis.
Further:
- Dispose of diapers worn by a child with shigellosis in a closed trash can. Clean the diaper changing area with a disinfectant after use.
- Keep young children (especially those who wear diapers) with shigellosis or other diarrhea away from other children.
- Proper food handling, in addition to proper storage and preparation, can also help prevent infections. Keep hot foods cold and hot foods hot to prevent the growth of bacteria.
When should I call the doctor?
Call the doctor if your child has symptoms of shigellosis, such as liquid diarrhea, bloody diarrhea or mucus or abdominal pain.
Also, call the doctor if your child has diarrhea and has symptoms of dehydration, such as the following:
- dry or sticky mouth.
- urinate less than usual.
- cry without tears.
- dizziness or drowsiness.
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