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Health Care Provider Information on Shigellosis
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Required Disease Reporting
Clinical Features
Treatment
Required Disease Reporting
- Reporting Shigellosis
Healthcare providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases to the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Cases are subject to restriction on daycare attendance and food handling.
Clinical Features
- CDC: Clinical Care of Shigellosis
Includes information about clinical features, transmission, trends, and more.
Treatment
- Shigellosis can usually be treated with antibiotics, although some Shigella bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics.
Do you suspect that you have a foodborne or waterborne illness? Visit reporting suspected foodborne/waterborne illnesses.
Last Updated: 06/05/2024