Meaning Of The Word Shigellosis

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Shigellosis Meaning

Shigellosis Definition
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What's The Definition Of Shigellosis?

shigellosis in American English
dysentery caused by various strains of shigella
noun: an acute intestinal infection caused by a bacterium of the genus Shigella, esp. S. dysenteriae, common among children and characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea

shigellosis in British English
noun: a disease or dysentery caused by shigella bacteria and common in areas of poor sanitation and malnutrition

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