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Which symptom is characteristic of shigellosis?
Which symptom is characteristic of shigellosis?
- Gradual onset of diarrhea and upper abdominal cramps
- Gradual onset of diarrhea and lower abdominal cramps
- Abrupt diarrhea and lower abdominal cramps (correct)
- Constipation and upper abdominal cramps
What is the recommended treatment for shigellosis?
What is the recommended treatment for shigellosis?
- Azithromycin and doxycycline
- Ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin (correct)
- Metronidazole and vancomycin
- Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
What is the significance of HLA-B27 in shigellosis?
What is the significance of HLA-B27 in shigellosis?
- It indicates resistance to shigellosis infection
- It may lead to reactive arthritis secondary to shigellosis (correct)
- It is associated with increased susceptibility to shigellosis
- It has no relevance to shigellosis
