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Shigellosis is highly contagious and is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, the faecal-oral route, or through contaminated food, water or surfaces. [iStockphoto]
A three-day bout of stomach pain and diarrhoea is often dismissed as a simple stomach bug. However, if symptoms become severe and you notice blood in your stool, it's important to seek medical attention.
This could be a sign of shigella infection, also known as shigellosis, a bacterial disease that affects the gastrointestinal system and causes stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever.
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