Shigellosis:Epidemicand opportunistic (causes disease when theimmune systemis suppressed) dysentery that is due to infection with shigella bacteria.Shigellosiscauses intestinal pain and diarrhea, with mucus and blood in the凳子. It is especially common in tropical countries but frequently occurs elsewhere. It is a particular hazard for people withAIDSor other immunodeficiency states. Treatment is with antibiotics against the shigella bacteria.
