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Recent Examples of shigellosis
Shigella, a gram-negative bacteria, causes a diarrheal illness called shigellosis.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition to diarrhea that can be bloody, shigellosis can also cause stomach pain and fever.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Housing is a major factor in the spread, say Portland health officials
The dysentery infection currently spreading most prominently among Multnomah County is shigellosis, the most common form of dysentery infection caused by the shigella bacteria.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 45 cases of XDR shigellosis in 2023, up from just five in 2021.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition to diarrhea that can be bloody, shigellosis can also cause stomach pain and fever.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Housing is a major factor in the spread, say Portland health officials
The dysentery infection currently spreading most prominently among Multnomah County is shigellosis, the most common form of dysentery infection caused by the shigella bacteria.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 45 cases of XDR shigellosis in 2023, up from just five in 2021.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shigellosis
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Flies do spread germs that cause diseases like dysentery, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, food poisoning, and cholera.1 Because of this, discard any food flies have come in contact with.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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These conditions fostered infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, smallpox and dysentery.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people with salmonella infection have watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus and stomach cramps that can be severe.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Half of those who contract the virus also experience headaches, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Shigellosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shigellosis. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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