If you have been diagnosed with Shigella, a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, you may be wondering how to prove where you contracted the illness. Establishing the source of your Shigella infection is the first step for seeking compensation and holding the responsible parties accountable. An Illinois lawyer can guide you through the steps to prove where you got Shigella and how to navigate the legal process.
What to Know About Shigella Transmission
Shigella is a highly contagious bacteria that spreads through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person. Common sources of Shigella outbreaks include restaurants and food service establishments with poor hygiene practices, contaminated swimming pools or water parks, daycare centers or schools with inadequate sanitation, and person-to-person transmission in households or institutional settings.