Shigellosis is endemic throughout the world with the overwhelming majority of cases occurring in dev...........

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Shigellosis is endemic throughout the world with the overwhelming majority of cases occurring in developing countries and involving children less than five years of age. Which of the following statements in this context is INCORRECT ?

Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by Virus.

The symptoms of shigellosis are fever and watery diarrhea.

Shigella’s main mode of transmission is person-to-person contact.

The disease Shigellosis is usually resolved in a span of a week.

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Explanation:

Shigella is bacteria. Shigellosis is held responsible for some 165 million cases of severe dysentery with blood and mucus in the stools.
Because it has low infectious dose, the main mode of transmission is person-to-person contact. It can also be transmitted through infected food and water.
Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacteria. Shigellosis usually resolves in 5 to 7 days.
Some people who are infected may have no symptoms at all, but may still pass the Shigella bacteria to others. The spread of Shigella can be stopped by frequent and careful handwashing with soap and taking other hygiene measures