Osmosis video - Shigella

Shigella is a genus of bacteria known to cause a contagious form of gastroenteritis known as shigellosis. Shigellosis is characterized by an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which causes destruction and inflammation of the epithelium, leading to dysentery with symptoms like severe abdominal and rectal cramping and pain, a fever, and watery diarrhea with mucous with or without blood or pus. Shigella is transmitted through the fecal-to-oral route, mainly through fingers, food, and flies. It's diagnosed with a fecal sample and treatment centers around fluid and electrolyte replenishment and antibiotics.