Shigellosis, also known as bacillary dysentery in its most severe manifestation, is a foodborne illness caused by infection by bacteria of the genus Shigella.
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- Microbewiki: Shigella Provides information on Shigella dysenteriae, S. flexneri, S. boydii and S. sonnei, their classification, genome structure, life cycle, metabolism, pathology and current research.
- Wikipedia: Shigellosis Encyclopedia article on this foodborne infection, also known as bacillary dysentery, caused by bacteria of the genus Shigella.
- Shigellosis - General Information Frequently asked questions list about shigella and shigellosis.
- eMedicine - Shigellosis Article by Joyann A Kroser, MD.
- Bad Bug Book: Shigella spp. Includes cause, associated foods, complications, and outbreaks.
- Medmicro: Shigella Medical and scientific information on this organism and the disease it causes.
- Patient UK: Bacillary Dysentery Provides information on this bacterial infection, including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, prognosis and prevention.
- Shigella: An Infectious Foodborne Illness Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension about this germ which causes an infectious disease.
- Kidshealth: Shigellosis Includes cause, treatment, symptoms, and prevention.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Shigella Enteritis Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, complications, prevention, and treatment.
- The Merck Manual: Shigellosis Features symptoms, cause, treatment, and prevention.