Shigella

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Description

Shigella is a genus of non-motile, rod-like, gram-negative Detrimental Bacteria that are naturally present in the intestinal tract.

 

These Substances may Inhibit Shigella Bacteria

Microorganisms

 Bifidobacteria bifidus may inhibit Shigella dysenteriae.  [1]

 Lactobacillus acidophilus may inhibit Shigella dysenteriae and Shigella sonnei. 

 Lactobacillus casei may inhibit the growth of Shigella sonnei. 

 

Minerals

 Zinc may be useful for the treatment of Shigella infections.  [2]

 

Prescribed Medications

 Ciprofloxacin may kill Shigella.

 Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) therapy kills Shigella.

 

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