SHIGELLA SPECIES
(Shigella species) Mode of
transmission,mechanisms by which microorganisms cause disease and diagnosis
Define Shigella
A
Gram negative rod. Its an enterobactericiae.
List
the species of Shigella
- Shigella dysenteriae-sero
group A
- Shigella flexineri-sero
group B
- Shigella boydii-sero
group C
- Shigella sonnei-sero
group D
Mention the species of medical importance
- Shigella dysenteriae-sero
group A
- Shigella flexineri-sero
group B
- Shigella boydii-sero
group C
- Shigella sonnei-sero
group D
NB:Shigella dysentriae is the commonly
isolated and causes bacillary dysentery
Describe the normal habitat Shigella
It forms the normal flora of
the intestinal tract of humans and animals.
Describe the morphology Shigella
- Gram –ve rods
- Measures 2-4 um in length
and 0.6um in width.
- Non- motile
- Non-capsulated
- Non-sporing.
Describe the mode of transmission and pathogenicity of Shigella species
Shigella species is transmitted :-
- By ingestion of faecal material orally
PATHOGENICITY-
Shigella species causes:- bacillary
dysentery(shogellosis)
- Shigella dysentriae causes infections including toxaemia,bacteraemia,inflammation and
ulceration of large intestines, haemorrhage, abdominal pain and high
fever.
- Shigella
dysentiriae
and Shigella flexineri can lead to leukaemoid reaction
developing 5-10 days after incubation due to endotoxin
- Shigella sonnei is not very pathogenic thus infections are rarely
serious
Explain the toxins of Shigella
- It produces endotoxin
Describe the laboratory diagnosis Shigella
1.SPECIMENS
- Stool(Fresh)-It contains
blood, pus and mucus. Specimen have an alkali PH. When examined
microscopically, RBC and pus cell are usually found.
2.CULTURE
CHARACTERISTICS
·
Shigellae are aerobe and facultative anaerobes.
·
They grow between 10-450c with an optimum of 370c.
·
Shigellae can grow in the following media:-
·
XLD
·
DCA
·
SS
·
Macconkey
(i)XLD AGAR(xylose Lysine
Deoxycholate)
It produces
red-pink colonies,(NLF)2-3mm in diameter without black centers.
(ii)DCA AGAR(Deoxycholate
Citrate Agar)
Pink
colonies are seen(NLF).The colonies are small measuring 1-1.5mm in diameter.Sh.sonnei is a late LF(lactose
fermentor).
(iii)MACCONKEY AGAR
NLF
colourless colonies are seen.measures 2-3mm in diameter.
Sh.dysentriae is
a late lactose fermenter and appears pink in color
3.BIOCHEMICAL
TESTS
The species have varying
Biochemical reactions
- Lactose
–ve
- H2s
–ve
- Oxidase
–ve
- Citrate
–ve
- TSI-R(slope)/Y(butt)
,No gas, No H2s
- MR +ve
- Nitrate reductase +ve
- indole -/+ve(varies)
- Urease –ve
SUMMARY OF BIOCHEMICAL TESTS REACTION
I-indole= +VE
M-methyred= +VE
V-voges prousker= -VE
C-Citrate= -VE
4.PREVENTION
- Seek medical treatment
- Hygiene
- Isolation of the infected
- Screening before admission
- Proper cooking and storage of food
USE DRUG EFFECTIVELY
Key Points
Define Escherichia
A
Gram negative rod in the Genus enterobactericiae
List the species of Shigella
- Shigella dysenteriae-sero
group A
- Shigella flexineri-sero
group B
- Shigella boydii-sero
group C
- Shigella sonnei-sero
group D
BIOCHEMICAL
TESTS
FOR Shigella:-Perform
Biochemical tests to identify the organisms
Perform the following tests
for Shigella:-
- Lactose
–ve
- H2s
–ve
- Oxidase
–ve
- Citrate
–ve
- TSI-R(slope)/Y(butt)
,No gas, No H2s
- MR +ve
- Nitrate reductase +ve
- indole -/+ve(varies)
- Urease –ve
Evaluation
- List 3 species of Shigella
- Mention 3 Biochemical tests
- Mention the appearance of colonies on blood Agar
and macconkey
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