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Which of the following is a virulence factor of Shigella dysenteriae?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Shigella dysenteriae?
What is the characteristic clinical sign of Shigella dysenteriae infection?
What is the characteristic clinical sign of Shigella dysenteriae infection?
Which organism is responsible for urinary tract infections and Summer and infantile diarrhea?
Which organism is responsible for urinary tract infections and Summer and infantile diarrhea?
What does the urease enzyme produced by Proteus spp. do?
What does the urease enzyme produced by Proteus spp. do?
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How is Shigella spp. transmitted?
How is Shigella spp. transmitted?
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Study Notes
Shigella dysenteriae
- Shiga toxin is a virulence factor of Shigella dysenteriae
- The characteristic clinical sign of Shigella dysenteriae infection is bloody diarrhea
Pathogenic Organisms
- Escherichia coli (E. coli) is responsible for urinary tract infections, Summer diarrhea, and infantile diarrhea
Proteus spp.
- The urease enzyme produced by Proteus spp. breaks down urea to ammonia, which raises the urinary pH and helps the bacteria to create a protective environment
Transmission of Shigella
- Shigella spp. is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, often via contaminated food or water
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Test your knowledge on Shigella spp. and Bacillary Dysentery with a focus on epidemiology, virulence factors, pathogenesis, and clinical signs. This quiz covers important information on the bacteria and the disease it causes.
