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Shigella dysenteriae
- epidemiology
- classification and characteristics
- virulence factors
- transmission and infection
- clinical manifestations
- diagnosis
- treatment
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
Virulence Factors
The Shiga toxin, similar to Verotoxins found in E coli O157, inhibits protein synthesis.
Transmission and Infection
Sigella is highly infectious and may be spread through the fecal-oral route.
It may also be found in eggs and lettuce.
Sigella resides in M cells in the gut,
Clinical Manifesations
Diagnosis
Treatment
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