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What is the main sign of shigella infection?
What is the main sign of shigella infection?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloody diarrhea (correct)
What type of bacteria causes shigella infection?
What type of bacteria causes shigella infection?
- Salmonella
- Campylobacter
- Shigella (correct)
- E. coli
Which of the following best describes the contagious nature of shigella infection?
Which of the following best describes the contagious nature of shigella infection?
- Shigella is only contagious if the infected person has visible symptoms
- Shigella is moderately contagious and requires prolonged exposure to spread
- Shigella is highly contagious and can spread easily from person to person (correct)
- Shigella is not contagious and only spreads through contaminated food or water
Which of the following best describes the symptoms of shigella infection?
Which of the following best describes the symptoms of shigella infection?
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How is shigella infection mainly transmitted?
How is shigella infection mainly transmitted?
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What makes shigella infection highly contagious?
What makes shigella infection highly contagious?
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Study Notes
Shigella Infection
- The main sign of shigella infection is diarrhea, which is often bloody.
- Shigella infection is caused by a type of bacteria called Shigella, which is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium.
Contagious Nature
- Shigella infection is highly contagious, as it can be spread by a low infectious dose of just 10-100 bacteria.
- The infection can be spread through the fecal-oral route, where bacteria in the feces of an infected person are ingested by another person.
Symptoms
- Symptoms of shigella infection typically include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, which can range from mild to severe.
- In severe cases, symptoms may also include rectal bleeding, tenesmus, and dehydration.
Transmission
- Shigella infection is mainly transmitted through person-to-person contact, where an infected person touches food or surfaces that are then touched by another person.
- The infection can also be spread through contaminated food and water.
Contagiousness
- Shigella infection is highly contagious due to the low infectious dose required, as well as the ability of the bacteria to survive on surfaces for several weeks.
- The infection can also be spread easily in areas with poor hygiene and sanitation.
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Test your knowledge of shigella infection with this quiz. Learn about the symptoms, transmission, and treatment of shigellosis caused by the bacteria shigella.
