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(A03.3) Shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
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77 591 in individuals diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella sonnei confirmed
397 deaths with diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
1% mortality rate associated with the disease shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
Diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella sonnei is diagnosed Men are 3.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
397 (1.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease shigellosis due to shigella sonnei - 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 sonnei
Absence or low individual and public risk
Shigellosis due to shigella sonnei - what does this mean
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria shigella sonnei. it is usually spread through contaminated food or water, or contact with an infected person. symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and sometimes blood or mucus in the stool. treatment includes antibiotics and fluids to prevent dehydration.
What happens during the disease - shigellosis due to shigella sonnei
Shigellosis is caused by infection with the shigella sonnei bacteria. the bacteria enter the body through the mouth and travel to the small intestine, where they attach to the lining of the intestine and produce toxins. these toxins cause inflammation and damage to the lining of the intestine, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. in some cases, the infection can spread to other parts of the body, such as the bloodstream, and cause more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Stool sample analysis
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Biopsy
- Culture tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Shigellosis due to Shigella sonnei
- Administer antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, or azithromycin.
- Provide supportive care, such as fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Encourage rest and adequate nutrition.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of dehydration.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of complications, such as sepsis.
- Provide education on prevention of transmission of Shigella.
- Provide education on proper hygiene, such as handwashing.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Shigellosis due to shigella sonnei - Prevention
The best way to prevent shigellosis due to shigella sonnei is to practice good hygiene, especially hand-washing. it is also important to avoid consuming contaminated food or water, and to cook food thoroughly before eating. additionally, it is important to avoid contact with anyone who has the disease, and to stay up to date on vaccinations.