Shigellosis is a diarrheal disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Most people get shigellosis after having close contact with an infected person, eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or touching contaminated surfaces and then putting their finger in their mouth. Symptoms last about a week and include diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. Shigella spread easily from person to person. The best way to prevent their spread is to practice good hygiene, including washing hands often. Key FactsShigella infection causes an estimated 450,000 cases of diarrhea in the United States…