Symptoms

Information on Symptoms of Shigella for Your Family
The following information about the symptoms of Shigella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A. Attorney Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for his work in the area of food-borne illness lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney for a major food poisoning lawsuit involving victims from several states. He has also been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. For more information about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.

Symptoms of Shigella

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Possible bloody stool
Fever

Recognizing the symptoms of Shigella infection to you and your family can be difficult because the illness's symptoms are quite similar to many other gastrointestinal illnesses. Some people who have a Shigella infection never exhibit any symptoms. For most people it seems like any other case of gastrointestinal illness with abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. In most mild cases, it is lumped in with other illnesses in the category we call the flu.

The first symptoms of a Shigella infection usually appear a day or two after initial exposure to the bacterium. Usually these symptoms will pass without treatment after about a week. In many cases, people with shigellosis will notice blood, pus or mucus in their stool. This, too, usually passes without treatment, but if you have a large amount of blood in feces, you should contact your family physician. After a case of Shigella infection, it may take two or three months for bowel movements to return to normal.

Legal Help after Hospitalization for Shigella
Severe dehydration, although uncommon, can accompany a case of shigellosis. If you or someone in your family is losing fluid through diarrhea and vomiting faster than fluid can be taken in, hospitalization may be required.

If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Shigella infection or after any other foodborne 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

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