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"Shigellosis" Definition

noun

Dysentery caused by any of various species of shigellae, occurring most frequently in areas where poor sanitation and malnutrition are prevalent and commonly affecting children and infants.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Dysentery caused by .

Source: Merriam-Webster

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