Shigella infection causes diarrhoea and is caught from contact with the faeces (poo) of an infected person. You can pick up the bacteria if you drink water or swallow food that is contaminated with faecal matter. This isn't common in the UK and is often associated with overseas travel.
You can also pick up the bacteria if you get faecal matter in your mouth during sex - for instance, through rimming (licking) or fingering the anus. Around half of shigellosis cases seen in the UK are caught this way. Gay and bisexual men are particularly at risk.
Due to essential major building work next to the main entrance to Sexual Health Dorset @ Weymouth, our front entrance will be closed. Access will be via a fire exit from the small car park next to the white railings (to the left of the main entrance). There is signage to help direct you to the temporary entrance.
Thank you for your understanding while these temporary arrangements are in place’
To make an appointment or for further advice, please call:
0300 303 1948
Phoneline open 08:15-16:45 Monday-Friday
(closed 12:30-13:30 for lunch)
