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Shigellosis

Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the stomach and intestines, caused by shigella bacteria. It spreads through contaminated food or water and close contact with an infected person.

Medicine used to treat Shigellosis

Bactrim

Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim

400mg + 80mg · 800mg + 160mg

A sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination for urinary tract infections and pneumocystis pneumonia. Each ingredient blocks a different step in the same pathway.

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Key points

  • Diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps are common symptoms of shigellosis.
  • Young children and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.

Common questions about shigellosis

What is shigellosis?

Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the stomach and intestines caused by shigella bacteria. It spreads through contaminated food, water or close contact with an infected person.

Which medicine is listed for shigellosis?

Bactrim is the listed product. It contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, two antibiotics that work together to treat bacterial infections of the gut.

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