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Shigella infection is typically via ingestion (fecal-oral contamination); depending on age and condition of the host as few as ten bacterial cells can be enough to cause an infection

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Shigellosis spreads by poor personal hygienic habits, meaning the lack of proper handwash following a visit to the toilet. This hygienic precaution is extremely important to anyone who handles food ! More informations about this disease, and the intestinal bacteria which causes it, can be found at related links.

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it is caused, when you dont wash your hands, and you eat uncooked foods....

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How is the Shigella infection spread?

Shigella infection spreads through food or water contaminated by human waste.


How is the infection spread?

Shigella infection spreads through food or water contaminated by human waste.


What does spp after the shigella stand for?

shigella sp or shigella spp = shigella species


What are some good questions to ask your doctor about Shigellosis?

* What is shigellosis? * What sort of germ is Shigella? * How can Shigella infections be diagnosed? * How can Shigella infections be treated? * Are there long term consequences of a Shigella infection? * How do people catch Shigella? * What can a person do to prevent this illness? * How common is shigellosis? * What else can be done to prevent shigellosis? * What is the government doing about shigellosis? * How can I learn more about this and other public health problems? * Some tips for preventing the spread of shigellosis


What kingdom is shigella in?

Eubacteria is the Kingdom of shigella.


How can shigella dysenteriae spread?

This bacteria can spread through sexual activity, preparing food with unwashed hands, toddlers who are not potty trained and many more ways, so always wash your hands and be careful!!


Colour of shigella in DCA medium?

The color of shigella in the DCA medium is straw or pink.


Who does shigella attack?

Shigella attacks all people especially weak children or infants.


What is the disease name for shigella dysenteriae?

Dysentery is the disease name. The pathogen name is Shigella Dysenteriae.


How are Shigella bacteria identified?

Shigella are identified by a combination of their appearance under the microscope and various chemical tests.


How many different groups of Shigella can affect humans?

Four different groups of Shigella can affect humans.


What are shigella organisms?

Salmonella, Shigella Organisms that ferment lactose display "nucleated colonies" - colonies with dark centers.