shigellosis how long till symptoms show
Symptoms usually last about five to seven days. Some infected people may not experience any symptoms, but can still shed Shigella in their stools. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms can start one to seven days after exposure, but usually begin within one to two days. How is Shigella spread? Shigella is found in the intestinal tracts of infected people. The bacteria are spread by direct or indirect contact with fecal material from an infected person. A person with shigellosis may spread infection to others indirectly