Shigella spp. and Bacillary Dysentery

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Shigella spp.

Strict human pathogens causing bacillary dysentery.

Bacillary Dysentery

Infection characterized by bloody diarrhea, caused by Shigella species.

Infective dose of Shigella

10-100 colony-forming units (cfu) needed to cause infection.

Incubation period of Bacillary Dysentery

3-4 days before symptoms appear.

Severe form of bacillary dysentery

Mainly caused by Shigella dysenteriae.

Tenesmus

The urgent, painful, and unsuccessful attempt to defecate.

Specimen for Shigella diagnosis

Stool sample is examined for diagnosis.

Ciprofloxacin

An antibiotic often used in the treatment of Shigella infections.

Prevention measures for Shigella

Improvement of personal hygiene, food hygiene, and safe disposal of excreta.

MacConkey agar

A culture medium used to identify non-lactose fermenting bacteria like Shigella.