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What is shigella spp?
Shigella spp. are a group of bacteria that cause shigellosis, an infectious disease characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. These bacteria are highly contagious and are primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water, as well as person-to-person contact. Shigella infections can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms and may require medical treatment, especially in vulnerable populations. The four main species of Shigella are Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella sonnei.
WHAT IS BACILLARY DYSENTERY CAUSED BY?
Bacillary dysentery, also known as shigellosis, is caused by infection with Shigella bacteria. There are four main species of Shigella that can lead to this illness: Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella sonnei. The bacteria are primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water, as well as direct person-to-person contact. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
What does spp after the shigella stand for?
shigella sp or shigella spp = shigella species
What severity of diarrhea can be caused by Shigella bacteria?
Symptoms can be limited to only mild diarrhea or go on to full-blown dysentery.
What is shigella bacillus?
A rod-shaped bacteria known to cause food-born ilnesses with symptoms of sudden and severe diarrhea.
What type of pathogen causes shigella?
Shigella is caused by a type of bacterium. Specifically, it is a genus of bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. Shigella is known to cause shigellosis, an infectious disease characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. There are four main species of Shigella, with Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella sonnei being the most common.
What kingdom is shigella in?
Eubacteria is the Kingdom of shigella.
Is Shigella a Bad Bacteria?
Shigella can be dangerous during the first three years of life. It is usually effectively treated with a week to 10 days of Bactrim or Cipro. Proper hydration and sanitation of hands and food is important. Symptoms very closely mimic Salmonella food poisoning.
What is the life cycle of the shigella bacteria?
The life cycle of Shigella bacteria begins when it is ingested through contaminated food or water. Once in the intestines, it invades the epithelial cells of the intestinal lining, where it multiplies and spreads to adjacent cells. This invasion causes cell damage and inflammation, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Shigella can also be excreted in feces, allowing it to spread to new hosts and continue the cycle.
Who does shigella attack?
Shigella attacks all people especially weak children or infants.
Colour of shigella in DCA medium?
The color of shigella in the DCA medium is straw or pink.
What is the disease name for shigella dysenteriae?
Dysentery is the disease name. The pathogen name is Shigella Dysenteriae.
