Shigella Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Patient.

Isolation of in the bloodstream is a rare sequela of infections. Shigellemia typically occurs in patients with immature immune responses or in immunocompromised adults. Herein, we present a case of shigellemia in a 40-year-old male who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), severe diarrhea, hypovolemic hyponatremia, and altered mental status.