Pain in their stomach…symptoms of Shigella bacteria after it spread among occupation soldiers

Written by Fatima Yasser

Friday, December 8, 2023 11:00 AM

Many media outlets reported that Israeli occupation soldiers in Palestine were infected with a type of bacteria that could cause death. Concerning this, Dr. Osama Fikry, a gastroenterology and liver consultant at the Egyptian Liver and Clinical Nutrition Institute, presented in a special statement to “Youm7” everything you need to know about it. bacteria Shigella.

Causes of infection with Shigella bacteria

The gastroenterology and liver consultant explained that Shigella bacteria are similar to a common type of bacteria called E. coli, which causes infection of the intestines and colon, and is transmitted through food mixed with feces, that is, food that is not prepared hygienically due to lack of hygiene.

Symptoms of shigella bacteria

Dr. Osama added that there are many symptoms associated with Shigella bacteria, including…

– High body temperature.

– Severe abdominal pain.

– Diarrhea that is sometimes accompanied by blood.

– Cracking and pain in the body.

– Headache.

– The body loses nutrients as a result of diarrhea, which exposes them to dizziness and collapse.

He pointed out that there are four types of Shigella bacteria, and there is a dangerous type that causes dysentery, which causes a person to suffer from violent diarrhea accompanied by blood as a result of the release of intestinal toxins, and this matter may endanger the person’s life.

Groups most susceptible to infection with Shigella bacteria

Dr. Osama confirmed that the groups most vulnerable to infection with Shigella bacteria are children, the elderly, and those with chronic and immune diseases, which may put their lives at risk.

Treatment of shigella bacteria

The gastroenterology and liver consultant explained that Shigella bacteria needs to be treated for relief, because they cause the body to lose many important nutrients. The treatment plan includes giving the patient antibiotics to control it, in addition to paying attention to the quality of food consumed, which must be healthy, and plenty of fluids to compensate. The body has not been lost due to diarrhea.

Finally, he pointed out that the treatment protocol requires a maximum of 10 days, but serious cases may be exposed to many health complications, such as kidney problems and platelet breakdown.