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Shigella, Facts to know

Shigella  species cause a bacterial dysentery called shigelloises. In the United States it is far less common than Salmonelloisis and accounts for only 2% of the reported outbreaks, although it is estimated that only one in 20 outbreaks are reported. Shigellae atre spread by person to- person contact, flies, water, and food. When food is involved , the disease is associated with conditions of poor personal hygiene and general sanitation and or with food that is not subsequently cooked or is held at temperatures that allow the organism to grow. Most outbreaks occur in food service operations. Prime months for this infection are the late spring to early fall. Sources:  Foods implicated in outbreaks include: Various  salads (potato, shrimp, and tuna). Milk products. Beans. P.S. Food served on a major U.S airline caused an international outbreak of Shigella sonnei that was blamed on handling by infected workers. Symptoms :The disease is mo...