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Health > Conditions and Diseases > Infections (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal) > Shigella Enteritis

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Offers resources on shigella enteritis (also known as shigellosis or shigella gastroenteritis), an infection of the lining of the small intestine caused by the shigella bacteria. Includes symptoms and diagnosis, causes and risk factors, prevention and treatment.


Shigella - Preventing foodborne illness

People who eat food or drink water contaminated by Shigella can become ill with shigellosis. Information on Shigella and shigellosis; symptoms; how you can get shigellosis; what foods can carry Shigella and how you can protect yourself and your family.
Source:     Canadian Food Inspection Agency