Shigella flexneri: A practical review for zoo personnel

Abstract 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2361(1998)17:23.3.CO;2-7 Shigella flexneri is a highly contagious bacterium capable of producing a variety of disease syndromes, ranging from diarrhea to death in all primates, including humans. Although of importance to zoological institutions, relevant information regarding this pathogen has not been readily available to zoo personnel. The medical and veterinary literature was reviewed. Epidemiology, species […]