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Aug 5
Complications of shigellosis can include:
1. Dehydration: Severe diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, which can be dangerous, especially in young children and older adults.
2. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS): In rare cases, shigellosis can lead to HUS, a condition that causes kidney failure, low red blood cell count, and low platelet count.
3. Reactive arthritis: Some people may develop joint pain and swelling, known as reactive arthritis, after a shigellosis infection.
4. Seizures: In severe cases, shigellosis can lead to seizures, particularly in young children.
5. Toxic megacolon: In rare cases, shigellosis can cause the colon to become severely inflamed and dilated, a condition known as toxic megacolon.
6. Intestinal perforation: In very rare cases, severe shigellosis can lead to a hole in the intestine, which can be life-threatening.
It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have shigellosis to prevent these complications and receive appropriate treatment.
1. Dehydration: Severe diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration, which can be dangerous, especially in young children and older adults.
2. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS): In rare cases, shigellosis can lead to HUS, a condition that causes kidney failure, low red blood cell count, and low platelet count.
3. Reactive arthritis: Some people may develop joint pain and swelling, known as reactive arthritis, after a shigellosis infection.
4. Seizures: In severe cases, shigellosis can lead to seizures, particularly in young children.
5. Toxic megacolon: In rare cases, shigellosis can cause the colon to become severely inflamed and dilated, a condition known as toxic megacolon.
6. Intestinal perforation: In very rare cases, severe shigellosis can lead to a hole in the intestine, which can be life-threatening.
It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have shigellosis to prevent these complications and receive appropriate treatment.
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Aug 5
Gastrointestinal complications:
- Toxic megacolon: Dangerous distension of the colon that can be fatal
- Perforation of the colon: A hole forms in the colon wall, leading to leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity
- Hemorrhagic colitis: Severe inflammation of the colon with bleeding
- Reactive arthritis: Joint pain and swelling that develops after infection
Infectious complications:
- Sepsis: A life-threatening condition caused by the spread of bacteria or toxins into the bloodstream
- Bacteremia: Bacteria present in the bloodstream
- Meningitis: Infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Post-infectious complications:
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS): A rare but serious condition that can damage the kidneys and blood cells
- Reactive arthritis: Joint pain and swelling that develops after infection
- Guillain-Barré syndrome: An autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves
Other complications:
- Malnutrition: Infection can lead to poor appetite and diarrhea, resulting in weight loss and nutrient deficiencies
- Dehydration: Diarrhea can cause significant fluid loss, leading to dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance: Diarrhea can also result in the loss of important electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride
- Toxic megacolon: Dangerous distension of the colon that can be fatal
- Perforation of the colon: A hole forms in the colon wall, leading to leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity
- Hemorrhagic colitis: Severe inflammation of the colon with bleeding
- Reactive arthritis: Joint pain and swelling that develops after infection
Infectious complications:
- Sepsis: A life-threatening condition caused by the spread of bacteria or toxins into the bloodstream
- Bacteremia: Bacteria present in the bloodstream
- Meningitis: Infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Post-infectious complications:
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS): A rare but serious condition that can damage the kidneys and blood cells
- Reactive arthritis: Joint pain and swelling that develops after infection
- Guillain-Barré syndrome: An autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves
Other complications:
- Malnutrition: Infection can lead to poor appetite and diarrhea, resulting in weight loss and nutrient deficiencies
- Dehydration: Diarrhea can cause significant fluid loss, leading to dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance: Diarrhea can also result in the loss of important electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride
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