By Fatima Yasser

Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:00 am

Several media outlets have reported that Israeli occupation soldiers in Palestine have been infected with deadly bacteria, according to Dr. Osama Fikri, gastroenterology and liver consultant at the Egyptian Liver and Clinical Nutrition Institute, in a special report. Everything you need to know about “Youm7”. Bacteria Shigella.

Shigella bacteria causes infection

A gastroenterology and liver consultant explained that Shigella bacteria is similar to a common type of bacteria called E. coli, which causes infection in the intestines and colon and is spread through faecal-contaminated food, i.e. unsanitarily prepared food. Due to lack of hygiene.

Symptoms of Shigella bacteria

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

– High body temperature.

– Severe abdominal pain.

– Diarrhea is sometimes bloody.

– Cracking and pain in the body.

– Headache.

– As a result of diarrhoea, the body loses nutrients, which manifests as dizziness and collapse.

He pointed out that there are four types of Shigella bacteria and there is a dangerous type that causes diarrhoea, which can endanger a person with violent diarrhea with blood as a result of the release of intestinal toxins. A person’s life.

Groups most susceptible to Shigella bacterial infection

Dr. Osama affirmed that the groups most vulnerable to Shigella bacterial infection are children, the elderly, and those with chronic and immunological diseases.

Treatment of Shigella bacteria

A gastroenterology and liver consultant explained that Shigella bacteria should be treated for remission because they deprive the body of many vital nutrients. The treatment plan includes giving the patient antibiotics and paying attention to the quality of the food consumed. , it should be healthy, and cover a lot of fluids. The body is not wasted due to diarrhea.

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