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86771 Shigella antibody

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Shigella serology, Shigella antibody

Serologic testing to detect antibodies against Shigella species, gram-negative enterobacteria that cause dysentery and acute gastroenteritis. Confirms shigelliosis.

Clinical Context

Used in suspected Shigella infection presenting with acute bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping. More commonly diagnosed by culture, serology useful in outbreak investigations.

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Specialties

PathologyGastroenterologyInfectious Disease

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