Genus Shigella
Cards (30)
- What is the Gram stain result for the genus Shigella?
- What is the shape of Shigella bacteria?
- What type of intracellular behavior does Shigella exhibit?
- Does Shigella ferment lactose?
- How does Shigella respond to gastric acid?
- What is the motility characteristic of Shigella?
- Why are stool samples for Shigella testing considered fastidious?
- What is the infectious dose required for Shigella due to its resistance?
- What type of immune response is primarily involved with Shigella infection?
- What is the primary reservoir for Shigella?
- How is Shigella primarily transmitted?
- What is another method of transmission for Shigella?
- What type of toxin does Shigella produce?
- What is the mechanism of action of Shiga toxin?
- What does Shiga toxin cause in enterocytes?
- How does Shigella invade the intestinal tissue?
- What process allows Shigella to move laterally within cells?
- What is the result of Shigella's evasion of the immune system?
- How does the endotoxin trigger inflammation in Shigella infections?
- What is the clinical manifestation of Shigella infection?
- What is another clinical manifestation associated with Shigella?
- What serious condition can result from Shigella infection?
- What type of gastrointestinal condition is caused by Shigella?
- What specimens are used for microbiological diagnosis of Shigella?
- What microscopy technique is used for Shigella diagnosis?
- What type of culture medium is used for Shigella?
- What is the appearance of Shigella colonies on MacConkey Agar?
- What is the appearance of Shigella colonies on Hektoen Agar?
- What is the first-line treatment for Shigella infections?
- What is another treatment option for Shigella infections?