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| rdfs:comment | - Shigella is a genus of Gram-negative, non-spore forming rod-shaped bacteria closely related to Escherichia coli and Salmonella. The causative agent of human shigellosis, Shigella causes disease in primates, but not in other mammals. It is only naturally found in humans and apes. During infection, it typically causes dysentery. The genus is named after Kiyoshi Shiga, who first discovered it in 1898.
- A foodborne pathogen that causes illness from untreated drinking water, dairy products, milk and vegetables that have been improperly handled. Similarly, food preparers who have not washed their hands properly may also cause the illness by transferring bacteria to the food items. Dysentery may result if this illness occurs.
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| treatment | - Supportive care, ampicillin for severe cases, fluids
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| Cause | - Usually, ingestion of food contaminated with feces carrying the infection.
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| genus authority | - Castellani & Chalmers 1919
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| Image caption | - Photomicrograph of Shigella sp. in a stool specimen
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| subdivision | - S. boydii
- S. dysenteriae
- S. flexneri
- S. sonnei
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| abstract | - Shigella is a genus of Gram-negative, non-spore forming rod-shaped bacteria closely related to Escherichia coli and Salmonella. The causative agent of human shigellosis, Shigella causes disease in primates, but not in other mammals. It is only naturally found in humans and apes. During infection, it typically causes dysentery. The genus is named after Kiyoshi Shiga, who first discovered it in 1898.
- A foodborne pathogen that causes illness from untreated drinking water, dairy products, milk and vegetables that have been improperly handled. Similarly, food preparers who have not washed their hands properly may also cause the illness by transferring bacteria to the food items. Dysentery may result if this illness occurs.
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