Dysentery (Bacillus shigella)

Source: http://www.unc.edu/~meade/geog134/projects/centralam/diarrhea.html

method of delivery: Hand to mouth transfer from person to person or surfaces or articles which have been contaminated by an infected person.  It is a common cause of diarrhoea in nurseries and infant schools.  Occasionally, by eating or drinking food which has been contaminated

symptoms of exposure: diarrhea containing blood or mucus, vomiting, stomach pains, and fever

effects: dehydration, death

incubation: Anything from 6 hours to 3 days

structure: Rod-shaped bacteria

references:

o http://www.cdcu.demon.co.uk/Fact_Sheets/Dysentery.htm