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    About Shigella

    Shigella is a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, non–spore-forming, nonmotile, rod-shaped bacterium that is genetically closely related to Escherichia.

    Shigella's Area of Expertise

    Shigella's area of expertise includes causing shigellosis, a highly infectious form of diarrhea, and understanding bacterial genetics and pathogenesis.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I can survive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, making me a versatile and adaptable bacterium.