Bacteria that cause an intestinal infection
Yes, if
Yes, when all the following criteria are met:
Compared with other bacterial causes of diarrhea, Shigella is the most likely to cause outbreaks in ECE or school settings. Such outbreaks may spread to family members and other close contacts of affected children.
Adapted from Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide.
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