Shigella (Noun)
Meaning
Rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Shigella bacteria can cause severe diarrhea and dysentery in infected individuals.
- In 2004, it was discovered that some species of Shigella are being developed as bioterrorism agents due to their potential to spread disease quickly.
- A shigella outbreak at a local restaurant led to numerous cases of food poisoning among the patrons.
- Some strains of shigella are becoming increasingly resistant to multiple antibiotics, making treatment challenging for medical professionals.
- Due to its pathogenic properties, shigella has been listed as a potential bioweapon by several national security agencies.