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(A03.1) Shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
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77 591 in individuals diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella flexneri confirmed
397 deaths with diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
1% mortality rate associated with the disease shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
Diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella flexneri is diagnosed Men are 3.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
397 (1.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease shigellosis due to shigella flexneri - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74, 80-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 75-79, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
Absence or low individual and public risk
Shigellosis due to shigella flexneri - what does this mean
Shigellosis due to shigella flexneri is an infectious bacterial disease caused by the bacterium shigella flexneri. it is transmitted through contaminated water or food, or through contact with an infected person, and symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and vomiting.
What happens during the disease - shigellosis due to shigella flexneri
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium shigella flexneri. infection occurs after ingestion of contaminated food or water and is associated with poor hygiene and sanitation. the bacteria invade the epithelial cells of the gut, causing inflammation and damage to the intestinal mucosa. this results in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. in severe cases, the infection may spread to other organs, leading to sepsis and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Shigellosis due to shigella flexneri - Prevention
Shigellosis due to shigella flexneri can be prevented by practicing good hygiene such as washing hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and before preparing or eating food. additionally, it is important to avoid consuming contaminated food and water, and to make sure all food is cooked thoroughly and served hot. vaccines are also available to prevent shigellosis.