shigellosis

n. form of dysentery caused by bacteria from the genus Shigella (characterized by fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration)

Shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery in its most severe manifestation, is a foodborne illness caused by infection by bacteria of the genus Shigella. It accounts for less than 10% of the reported outbreaks of foodborne illness in the USA. Shigellosis rarely occurs in animals; it is principally a disease of humans and primates such as monkeys and chimpanzees. The causative organism is frequently found in water polluted with human feces, and is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. The usual mode of transmission is directly person-to-person hand-to-mouth, in the setting of poor hygiene among children.
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Noun
1. an acute infection of the intestine by Shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains
(synonym) bacillary dysentery
(hypernym) dysentery

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