Diagnosis

Information on the Diagnosis of Shigella for Your Family
The following information about the diagnosis of Shigella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a national law firm with a record of success in lawsuits involving food poisoning, including Shigella. Attorneys at our firm are dedicated to the prevention and early treatment of foodborne illnesses.

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Diagnosis of Shigella

Shigella symptoms and testing for infection
Shigella treatment with antibiotics

Because many illnesses are characterized by bloody stools, a clinical diagnosis of a Shigella infection for you or someone in your family requires laboratory testing of a stool sample. Based on your set of symptoms, your physician will make a recommendation to the lab. Most labs will not test for Shigellosis specifically unless told to do so. In addition, the laboratory can perform tests to determine which type of Shigella you or your family member has and which antibiotics, if any, may be used to treat the infection.

How Shigella is Cured
Most cases of Shigellosis do not require treatment. The illness usually runs its course for about a week and then dissipates, leaving the infected individual fully recovered. Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat a Shigella infection in severe cases. Ampicillin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (also known as Bactrim or Septra), nalidixic acid, and ciprofloxacin are the antibiotics most commonly used to treat shigellosis. When the Shigella treatment is effective, it will kill Shigella bacteria in the stool and shorten the illness's duration.

Shigella: Attorneys and Free Consultation
In cases with severe complications, hospitalization may be necessary. If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Shigella infection or after any other food-borne illness, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit