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Shigellosis
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Shigellosis

Diagnosis

Laboratory tests can identify Shigella in your stool if you are infected. The laboratory can also do special tests to tell which type of Shigella you have and which antibiotics, if any, would be best to treat it.


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Foodborne Diseases

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