shigella infection
Definition
A bacterial infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria, also known as shigellosis, characterized by diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and sometimes bloody stools.
An acute diarrheal illness transmitted primarily through contaminated food, water, or fecal-oral contact, leading to dysentery in severe cases.
Examples
After devouring sketchy sushi at the all-you-can-eat buffet, Mike's shigella infection turned his weekend into a non-stop bathroom vigil.
The cruise ship's shigella infection outbreak had passengers praying to the porcelain gods while the captain blamed the ice machine.
She survived the festival porta-potty gauntlet without a shigella infection, earning her the unofficial title of hygiene superhero.
Bob's shigella infection from the backyard BBQ made him rethink his 'five-second rule' philosophy forever.