In simple words: Shigella boydii is a bacteria that causes an infection called shigellosis, leading to diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever. It's usually spread through contaminated food or water.

Shigellosis caused by the bacterium Shigella boydii, serogroup C.This infection primarily affects the gastrointestinal system and is typically contracted through the consumption of food or water contaminated with fecal matter.

Example 1: A 3-year-old child presents with bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain after attending a picnic. Stool culture confirms Shigella boydii., A traveler returning from a developing country experiences severe watery diarrhea and dehydration. Shigella boydii is identified in their stool sample., An elderly patient in a nursing home develops diarrhea and fever. After an outbreak investigation, Shigella boydii is confirmed as the cause.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain), laboratory results confirming Shigella boydii, and details of treatment provided (e.g., rehydration, antibiotics).

** While rare in the U.S., Shigella boydii is more common in developing countries.Proper hygiene practices are essential for prevention.