shigella

American

[shi-gel-uh] / ʃɪˈgɛl ə /

noun

Bacteriology.

plural

shigellae, shigellas

any of several rod-shaped aerobic bacteria of the genus Shigella, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and other warm-blooded animals.

shigella British

/ ʃɪˈɡɛlə /

noun

any rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Shigella ; some species cause dysentery

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Etymology

Origin of shigella

< New Latin (1918), after Kiyoshi Shiga (1870–1957), Japanese scientist; -ella

Example Sentences

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Karen's daughter, Liz, said she believed her mother contracted shigella while on holiday, a bacterial infection that can affect the gut.

From BBC

Since 1 October, the agency has identified 118 cases of shigella and 43 of salmonella linked to trips to the West African archipelago.

From BBC

Making available relatively clean and safe facilities promotes bladder and bowel health and prevents the spread of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A, shigella and influenza.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, 279 people experiencing homelessness have contracted shigella, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can have severe symptoms, making up 39% of all reported cases, according to Public Health – Seattle & King County.

From Seattle Times

They hoped to quell an outbreak of shigella among people experiencing homelessness.

From Seattle Times

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