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Most common complication of Shigellosis

A
HUS
B
Reactive arthritis
C
Pneumonia
D
Meningitis
High-Yield Explanation
(A) HUS # EXTRAINTESTINAL COMPLICATIONS OF SHIGELLOSIS:> Common complications: Bacteremia HUS: occur with S. dysenteriae type 1 infection. Manifestations of HUS usually develop at end of first week of shigellosis. Oliguria, marked drop in hematocrit are the first signs & progress to anuria with renal failure & to severe anemia with congestive heart failure.> Less common complications: Reactive arthritis> Rare complications: Pneumonia; Meningitis; Vaginitis (in prepubertal girls); Keratoconjunctivitis & "rose spot" rashes.

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