Shigella Flashcards
1
Q
Gram Rxn
A
-
2
Q
motility
A
non-motile
3
Q
infectious dose
A
Low
200 - 5,000 cells
4
Q
susceptible individuals
A
Children < 6 yr
HIV AIDS
Nursing home patients
5
Q
major symptoms
A
frequent bloody stool, mucus, abdominal pain
6
Q
foods associated w/ outbreak
A
Cheese, flour, milk, seafood, tomato juice
