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i had unprotected oral with an escorts and proteced sex with her, i was diagnosed with shigala. my question to you when they took my blood test for shigala do they check for hiv and was i at risk for hiv, i did eat her vagina and ***. and when i finished i finished in her mouth.
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i had unprotected oral with an escorts and proteced sex with her, i was diagnosed with shigala. my question to you when they took my blood test for shigala do they check for hiv and was i at risk for hiv, i did eat her vagina and ***. and when i finished i finished in her mouth.
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No, they are not related, and as Teak already told you, you did not have a risk for HIV.
An HIV test is a seperate test and you must request it. That beig said, you didn't have a risk, so you don't require testing,
An HIV test is a seperate test and you must request it. That beig said, you didn't have a risk, so you don't require testing,
wrong,
Shigella are bacteria that can infect the digestive tract and cause a wide range of symptoms, from diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, and nausea, to more serious complications and illnesses. Infections, called shigellosis, sometimes go away on their own; in others, antibiotics can shorten the course of the illness.
Shigellosis, which is most common during the summer months, usually affects kids 2 to 4 years old and rarely infects infants younger than 6 months old.
These infections are very contagious and can be prevented with good hand washing practices.
Signs and Symptoms
Shigella bacteria produce toxins that can attack the lining of the large intestine, causing swelling, ulcers on the intestinal wall, and bloody diarrhea.
The severity of the diarrhea sets shigellosis apart from regular diarrhea. In kids with shigellosis, the first bowel movement is often large and watery. Later bowel movements may be smaller, but the diarrhea may have blood and mucus in it.
Other symptoms of shigellosis include:
•abdominal cramps
•high fever
•loss of appetite
•nausea and vomiting
•painful bowel movements
In very severe cases of shigellosis, a person may have convulsions (seizures), a stiff neck, a headache, extreme tiredness, and confusion. Shigellosis can also lead to dehydration and in rare cases, other complications, like arthritis, skin rashes, and kidney failure.
Some children with severe cases of shigellosis may need to be hospitalized.
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ListenContagiousnessShigellosis is very contagious. Someone may become infected by coming into in contact with something contaminated by stool from an infected person. This includes toys, surfaces in restrooms, and even food prepared by someone who is infected. For instance, kids who touch a contaminated surface such as a toilet or toy and then put their fingers in their mouths can become infected. Shigella can even be carried and spread by flies that have touched contaminated stool.
Because it doesn't take many Shigella bacteria to cause an infection, the illness spreads easily in families and childcare centers. The bacteria also may spread in water supplies in areas with poor sanitation. Shigella can be passed in the person's stool for about 4 weeks even after the obvious symptoms of illness have resolved (although antibiotic treatment can reduce the excretion of Shigella bacteria in the stool).
PreventionThe best way to prevent the spread of Shigella is by frequent and careful hand washing with soap, especially after they use the toilet and before they eat. This is especially important in childcare settings.
If you're caring for a child who has diarrhea, wash your hands before touching other people and before handling food. (Anyone with a diarrhea should not prepare food for others.) Be sure to frequently clean and disinfect any toilet used by someone with shigellosis.
Diapers of a child with shigellosis should be disposed of in a sealed garbage can, and the diaper area should be wiped with disinfectant after use. Young children (especially those still in diapers) with shigellosis or with diarrhea of any cause should be kept away from other kids.
Proper handling, storage, and preparation of food can also help prevent Shigella infections. Cold foods should be kept cold and hot foods should be kept hot to prevent bacterial growth.
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ListenDiagnosis and TreatmentTo confirm the diagnosis of shigellosis, your doctor may take a stool sample to be tested for Shigella bacteria. Blood tests and other tests can also rule out other possible causes of the symptoms, especially if your child has a large amount of blood in the stool.
Some cases of shigellosis require no treatment, but antibiotics often will be given to shorten the illness and to prevent the spread of bacteria to others.
If the doctor prescribes antibiotics, give them as prescribed. Avoid giving your child nonprescription medicines for vomiting or diarrhea unless the doctor recommends them, as they can prolong the illness. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can be given to reduce fever and make your child more comfortable.
To prevent dehydration, follow your doctor's guidance about what your child should eat and drink. Your doctor may recommend a special drink called an oral rehydration solution, or ORS (such as Pedialyte), to replace body fluids quickly, especially if the diarrhea has lasted 2 or 3 days or more.
Children who become moderately or severely dehydrated or those with other more serious illnesses may need to be hospitalized to be monitored and receive treatment such as intravenous (IV) fluid therapy or antibiotics.
When to Call the DoctorCall the doctor if your child has signs of a Shigella infection, including diarrhea with blood or mucus, accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or high fever.
Kids with diarrhea can quickly become dehydrated, which can lead to serious complications. Signs of dehydration include:
thirstirritabilityrestlessnesslethargydry mouth, tongue, and lipssunken eyesa dry diaper for several hours in infants or fewer trips to the bathroom to urinate in older childrenIf you see any of these signs, call the doctor right away.
Reviewed by: Joel Klein, MD
Date reviewed: September 2010
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Shigella are bacteria that can infect the digestive tract and cause a wide range of symptoms, from diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, and nausea, to more serious complications and illnesses. Infections, called shigellosis, sometimes go away on their own; in others, antibiotics can shorten the course of the illness.
Shigellosis, which is most common during the summer months, usually affects kids 2 to 4 years old and rarely infects infants younger than 6 months old.
These infections are very contagious and can be prevented with good hand washing practices.
Signs and Symptoms
Shigella bacteria produce toxins that can attack the lining of the large intestine, causing swelling, ulcers on the intestinal wall, and bloody diarrhea.
The severity of the diarrhea sets shigellosis apart from regular diarrhea. In kids with shigellosis, the first bowel movement is often large and watery. Later bowel movements may be smaller, but the diarrhea may have blood and mucus in it.
Other symptoms of shigellosis include:
•abdominal cramps
•high fever
•loss of appetite
•nausea and vomiting
•painful bowel movements
In very severe cases of shigellosis, a person may have convulsions (seizures), a stiff neck, a headache, extreme tiredness, and confusion. Shigellosis can also lead to dehydration and in rare cases, other complications, like arthritis, skin rashes, and kidney failure.
Some children with severe cases of shigellosis may need to be hospitalized.
Continue
ListenContagiousnessShigellosis is very contagious. Someone may become infected by coming into in contact with something contaminated by stool from an infected person. This includes toys, surfaces in restrooms, and even food prepared by someone who is infected. For instance, kids who touch a contaminated surface such as a toilet or toy and then put their fingers in their mouths can become infected. Shigella can even be carried and spread by flies that have touched contaminated stool.
Because it doesn't take many Shigella bacteria to cause an infection, the illness spreads easily in families and childcare centers. The bacteria also may spread in water supplies in areas with poor sanitation. Shigella can be passed in the person's stool for about 4 weeks even after the obvious symptoms of illness have resolved (although antibiotic treatment can reduce the excretion of Shigella bacteria in the stool).
PreventionThe best way to prevent the spread of Shigella is by frequent and careful hand washing with soap, especially after they use the toilet and before they eat. This is especially important in childcare settings.
If you're caring for a child who has diarrhea, wash your hands before touching other people and before handling food. (Anyone with a diarrhea should not prepare food for others.) Be sure to frequently clean and disinfect any toilet used by someone with shigellosis.
Diapers of a child with shigellosis should be disposed of in a sealed garbage can, and the diaper area should be wiped with disinfectant after use. Young children (especially those still in diapers) with shigellosis or with diarrhea of any cause should be kept away from other kids.
Proper handling, storage, and preparation of food can also help prevent Shigella infections. Cold foods should be kept cold and hot foods should be kept hot to prevent bacterial growth.
BackContinue
ListenDiagnosis and TreatmentTo confirm the diagnosis of shigellosis, your doctor may take a stool sample to be tested for Shigella bacteria. Blood tests and other tests can also rule out other possible causes of the symptoms, especially if your child has a large amount of blood in the stool.
Some cases of shigellosis require no treatment, but antibiotics often will be given to shorten the illness and to prevent the spread of bacteria to others.
If the doctor prescribes antibiotics, give them as prescribed. Avoid giving your child nonprescription medicines for vomiting or diarrhea unless the doctor recommends them, as they can prolong the illness. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can be given to reduce fever and make your child more comfortable.
To prevent dehydration, follow your doctor's guidance about what your child should eat and drink. Your doctor may recommend a special drink called an oral rehydration solution, or ORS (such as Pedialyte), to replace body fluids quickly, especially if the diarrhea has lasted 2 or 3 days or more.
Children who become moderately or severely dehydrated or those with other more serious illnesses may need to be hospitalized to be monitored and receive treatment such as intravenous (IV) fluid therapy or antibiotics.
When to Call the DoctorCall the doctor if your child has signs of a Shigella infection, including diarrhea with blood or mucus, accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or high fever.
Kids with diarrhea can quickly become dehydrated, which can lead to serious complications. Signs of dehydration include:
thirstirritabilityrestlessnesslethargydry mouth, tongue, and lipssunken eyesa dry diaper for several hours in infants or fewer trips to the bathroom to urinate in older childrenIf you see any of these signs, call the doctor right away.
Reviewed by: Joel Klein, MD
Date reviewed: September 2010
Back
1 • 2 • 3For TeensFor KidsFor ParentsFor College Students
Stool Test: Bacteria Culture
Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature
Why Is Hand Washing So Important?
What Are Germs?
Basic Blood Chemistry Tests
Vomiting
Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?
Gastrointestinal Infections and DiarrheaShigellosisContact Us
Additional resources
Send to a friend
Reprint guidelines
Bookmark this page
Share this page using:What are these?DeliciousTweet ThisStumbleUponDigg ThisFacebook
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can shigala be associated with HIV ??? the blood test 4 shigala do they check for hiv?
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