With reference to Shigella Bacteria consider the following statements Currently there are no vaccine...........

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With reference to Shigella Bacteria, consider the following statements

Currently, there are no vaccines available for shigellosis.
It is transmitted through bodily fluids.
It is the second leading cause of diarrhea (after Rotavirus) worldwide.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Shigella is a genus of bacteria that causes an infection called shigellosis. It is the second leading cause of diarrhea (after Rotavirus) worldwide and the third leading cause of death in children less than 5 years old. Currently, there are no vaccines available for shigellosis.

Shigella is generally transmitted through contaminated food or water, or through person-to-person contact.
It is the second leading cause of diarrhea (after Rotavirus) worldwide and the third leading cause of death in children less than 5 years old.

Hence both statements 1&3 are correct.