Definition

An infection of the intestines that causes severe diarrhea, often accompanied by fever and stomach pain, typically caused by bacteria from the Shigella family.

Example

The outbreak of shigellosis in the community raised concerns about sanitation and hygiene practices.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent outbreak of shigellosis in some areas?

Yeah, I read it mostly affects kids in places with poor sanitation.

It's really concerning how quickly shigellosis can spread in those conditions.

Definitely, we need to be more aware of hygiene to prevent it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Shigellosis** → The word is derived from "Shigella" (a genus of bacteria named after the Japanese bacteriologist Kiyoshi Shiga) and the suffix "-osis" (from Greek "-osis", meaning a condition or disease). Shigellosis refers to the condition caused by infection with Shigella bacteria, leading to gastrointestinal illness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Shigella' as the name of the bacteria causing the illness, and '-osis' indicating a disease or condition. This helps you remember that shigellosis is a disease caused by Shigella bacteria.

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