Health Care Provider Information on Shigellosis
On this page:
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
- Shigellosis
Infections
CDC; Includes information about clinical features, transmission, trends, and more. Attention: Non-MDH link
Treatment
- Shigellosis can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Do you suspect that you have a foodborne illness? Visit reporting suspected foodborne illnesses.
Spotlight
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness.
Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 (TTY: 651-201-5797) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
