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Shigellosis
This resource provides key information about Shigella infection (shigellosis), a contagious bacterial illness that usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It explains how the infection spreads, who is most at risk, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
The resource also outlines practical prevention measures, including handwashing, safe food and water practices, and when to stay home from work, childcare or swimming to prevent spreading the infection.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Infections, Hygiene, Food safety
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- December 2025
- Last reviewed:
- February 2026
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