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Shigella

Genus of bacteria

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Feb 4, 2026

What are the documented health complications after intentional feces ingestion in adults?

(coprophagia) in adults is documented mainly in psychiatric and neurologic case reports and series and carries a mix of infectious, gastrointestinal, and rare mechanical risks; most clear dangers aris...

Feb 2, 2026

For which types of infections is ciprofloxacin typically prescribed?

is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic commonly prescribed for a range of bacterial infections—most notably , certain gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, and selected skin, bone and j...