Multiple choice

Which of the following group of characteristics is CORRECT in respect of Shigella species found as food pathogen?

  1. Gram positive, motile by gliding, spore forming cocci and transmitted by contaminated food.

  2. Gram negative, motile by flagella, spore forming bacilli and transmitted by contaminated water.

  3. Gram positive, non-motile, non-spore forming cocci and transmitted by contaminated air and water both.

  4. Gram negative, non-motile, non-spore forming and transmitted by fecal-oral route.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shigella species are Gram-negative, non-motile, non-spore-forming rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) that cause shigellosis and are typically transmitted via the fecal-oral route.

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