There is an outbreak of watery diarrhea due to Shigella occurred in several day care centers in Pondicherry. Which Shigella sp. is most likely involved?
Correct Answer: S. flexneri
Description: S. flexneri- most common in India- Shigella sonnei is the most common in developed countries and generally causes a watery diarrhea.- Shigella dysenteriae causes dysentery characterized by tenesmus and the production of scanty, bloody stools.
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