Signs and Symptoms
The most commonly observed signs associated with Shigella dysentery include colitis, malnutrition, rectal prolapse, tenesmus, reactive arthritis, and CNS problems. Further, Shigella dysenteriae is associated with the development of Hemolytic uremic syndrome, which includes anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal failure.
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