@asskruss: Unlike viral gastroenteritis Shigella infection can cause severe and sometimes bloody diarrhea, high fevers, and profound dehydration requiring hospitalization. As few as 10 Shigella bacteria can cause infection. Shigella is associated with international travel and also more common in MSM. I'm always on the lookout for atypical features to suggest Shigella, which can be diagnosed using a PCR test or culture of 💩 #diarrhea #bacteria #nojoke #doctor #slayyyter