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Shigellosis

Definition: Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, which primarily affects the digestive system and leads to severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A bacterial infection affecting the digestive system with symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

Usages:

Popular:

1. She contracted shigellosis after consuming contaminated food at the restaurant.

2. The outbreak of shigellosis in the community raised concerns among health officials.

3. Shigellosis can be prevented with proper hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing.

Local:

1. The local health clinic offers free vaccinations to prevent shigellosis.

2. A recent study found a higher prevalence of shigellosis in the local immigrant population.

3. The local newspaper published an article on how to identify and treat shigellosis.

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