shigella
IPA: ʃɪgˈeɪɫʌ
noun
- (bacteriology) A bacterium in the genus Shigella, some kinds of which may cause a form of dysentery called shigellosis.
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Examples of "shigella" in Sentences
- Shigella is a genus of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps
- The shigella outbreak was traced back to a contaminated water source at the campsite
- Antibiotics are often prescribed to treat shigella infections
- Proper handwashing and hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of shigella
- The shigella bacteria can be easily transmitted through food or water contaminated with fecal matter
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