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Shigella Infections among gay and bisexual men
  • Published Date:
    4/23/15
  • Language:
    English
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  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Foodborne Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases.
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    What is Shigella? -- How is Shigella spread? -- Why should MSM be concerned about Shigella? -- How will I know if I have a Shigella infection? -- How can Shigella infections be treated? -- I was diagnosed with shigellosis. What can I do to avoid giving it to other people? -- How can I reduce my risk of getting shigellosis? -- Where can I get more information?

    Note: Content below contains mature language.

    Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM)†are at risk for Shigella infections.

    CS255746

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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