Shigella dysenteriae
A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that is extremely pathogenic and causes severe dysentery. Infection with this organism often leads to ulceration of the intestinal epithelium.
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Tree Number(s): B03.440.450.425.850.350, B03.660.250.150.730.125
MeSH Unique ID: D012762
Registry Number: txid622
Entry Terms:
- Bacillus dysenteriae
- Bacillus dysentericus
- Bacillus shigae
- Eberthella dysenteriae
- Shigella shigae
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