Does Shigella food poisoning affect children differently than adults?

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  1. Shigella food poisoning can be more severe in children, especially young children. Complications of the food poisoning are also more likely to occur in children. Consult a doctor if a child has diarrhea that is severe or bloody, has a high fever, has a seizure, or displays other severe symptoms.

    Shigella food poisoning can be more severe in children, especially young children. Complications of the food poisoning are also more likely to occur in children. Consult a doctor if a child has diarrhea that is severe or bloody, has a high fever,... More