Shigella Infections among gay and bisexual men

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Shigella Infections among gay and bisexual men

Published Date:

4/23/15

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English

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Foodborne Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases.

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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?

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

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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