A Case of Shigellosis with Intractable Septic Shock and Convulsions

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  • Erqou Sebhat A.
    Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
  • Teferra Endale
    Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
  • Mulu Andargachew
    Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
  • Kassu Afework
    Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Ethiopia

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<p>Although shigellosis is a potentially fatal disease that may cause a number of extra-intestinal manifestations, intractable septic shock is an unusual complication. Here we describe a 6-month-old infant who developed severe septic shock and convulsions during an episode of dysentery caused by multidrug-resistant Shigella dysenteriae. The case presentation demonstrates how shigellosis can lead to rare and potentially misleading complications such as septic shock when not treated adequately and promptly.</p>

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