Condition
Shigella gastroenteritis
David Cohen, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Shigellosis; Shigella enteritis
Definition
Shigella enteritis is an acute infection of the lining of the small intestine caused by 1 of 4 different strains of the shigella bacteria.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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