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What sort of germ is Shigella?

Disease Listing, Shigellosis, General Information | CDC Bact...
The Shigella germ is actually a family of bacteria that can cause diarrhea in humans. They are microscopic living creatures that pass from person to person. Shigella were discovered over 100 years ago by a Japanese scientist named Shiga, for whom they are named. There are several different kinds of Shigella bacteria: Shigella sonnei, also known as "Group D" Shigella, accounts for over two-thirds of the shigellosis in the United States.
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What sort of germ is Salmonella?

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The Salmonella germ is actually a group of bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. They are microscopic living creatures that pass from the feces of people or animals, to other people or other animals. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella serotype Typhimurium and Salmonella serotype Enteritidis are the most common in the United States. Salmonella has been known to cause illness for over 100 years.
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What sort of germ is Campylobacter?

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The Campylobacter organism is actually a group of spiral-shaped bacteria that can cause disease in humans and animals. Most human illness is caused by one species, called Campylobacter jejuni, but 1% of human Campylobacter cases are caused by other species. Campylobacter jejuni grows best at the body temperature of a bird, and seems to be well adapted to birds, who carry it without becoming ill. The bacterium is fragile. It cannot tolerate drying and can be killed by oxygen.
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What Is Shigella?

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Shigella is one of any of various nonmotile, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Shigella, which includes some species that cause dysentery.
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What is the Germ?

Flour & Grain : Grain Chain Club
The embryo of the wheat plant with a radicle which can grow into roots and plumule which can develop into stems, leaves and ears. (The germ is present in wholemeal flour and can be added to white or brown flour (10%) to make wheatgerm flour).
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How can Shigella infections be diagnosed?

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Many different kinds of diseases can cause diarrhea and bloody diarrhea, and the treatment depends on which germ is causing the diarrhea. Determining that Shigella is the cause of the illness depends on laboratory tests that identify Shigella in the stools of an infected person. These tests are sometimes not performed unless the laboratory is instructed specifically to look for the organism.
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How can Shigella infections be treated?

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Shigellosis can usually be treated with antibiotics. The antibiotics commonly used for treatment are ampicillin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (also known as Bactrim* or Septra*), nalidixic acid, or ciprofloxacin. Appropriate treatment kills the Shigella bacteria that might be present in the patient's stools, and shortens the illness.
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How do people catch Shigella?

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The Shigella bacteria pass from one infected person to the next. Shigella are present in the diarrheal stools of infected persons while they are sick and for a week or two afterwards. Most Shigella infections are the result of the bacterium passing from stools or soiled fingers of one person to the mouth of another person. This happens when basic hygiene and handwashing habits are inadequate. It is particularly likely to occur among toddlers who are not fully toilet-trained.
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What is a sort?

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The "sorts" in an LSL trait correspond to the types in a programming language. They are names for sets of values. This usage is historical (it seems to come from [Goguen-Thatcher-Wagner78]), and arises from the desire to avoid the word "type", which is heavily overused. However, it does have some practical benefit, in that in the context of a BISL, one can say that a type comes from a programming language, but a sort comes from LSL. Unlike some other specification languages (e.g.
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Are there long term consequences to a Shigella infection?

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Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. About 3% of persons who are infected with one type of Shigella, Shigella flexneri, will later develop pains in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called Reiter's syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat.
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How much gluten is in wheat germ and wheat bran?

Celiac Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I don't know how much gluten they contain, but my feeling is that it is likely to be more than you would find in wheat starch and so best avoided by celiac patients. How can I get more information? The national support groups listed previously offer new celiac packets and frequent newsletters. Local support groups hold regular meetings and provide a chance for you to interact with other celiacs. Many local support groups offer newsletters, cookbooks, and other information.
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How is the germ meningococcus spread?

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The meningococcus germ is spread by direct close contact with nose or throat discharges of an infected person. Many people carry this particular germ in their noses and throat without any signs of illness, while others may develop serious symptoms.
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How do people get infected with this germ?

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Campylobacteriosis usually occurs in single, sporadic cases, but it can also occur in outbreaks, when a number of people become ill at one time. Most cases of campylobacteriosis are associated with handling raw poultry or eating raw or undercooked poultry meat. A very small number of Campylobacter organisms (fewer than 500) can cause illness in humans. Even one drop of juice from raw chicken meat can infect a person.
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What is Wheat Germ Essence good for?

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Wheat Germ Essence is a highly concentrated wheat germ powder that provides in just one serving 120% of the daily requirement for natural vitamin E and Thiamin, as well as an abundance of other B vitamins. Unlike other wheat products that spoil in a short period of time, Wheat Germ Essence has a three-year shelf life and can also be used for teas, in cereals and other hot foods to replace those nutrients lost in modern food processing.
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Can I use Germ Doc™ around my pets?

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Yes. Germ Doc™ works great to control diseases such as canine parvovirus. Use Germ Doc™ in all your pet areas. Spray areas and let air dry or wipe dry. Pets can use the areas immediately after they are dry.
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How is Germ Doc™ different from other disinfectants?

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Germ Doc™ is odorless. Also most disinfectants on the market contain only one or two quats for their disinfecting power. Germ Doc™ contains four top quality quats plus other ingredients for complete odor controland cleaning action. Extensive testing has made GermDoc™ a leader as a top quality disinfectant.
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What are the effects of Shigella infection?

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Shigella infect the cells of the lining of the large intestine (colon). The bacteria invade and damage these cells, producing breaks (ulcers) in the mucous membrane lining the intestine. Inflammation and tissue damage causes painful straining to pass stools, which can lead to rectal prolapse. These ulcers are most common in the rectum, which is the lowest part of the large intestine.
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What sort of plans do you have?

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The Surrey Local Resilience Forum publishes a range of emergency plans. The main plan is the Surrey Major Incident Plan, which details the multi-agency response to a major incident. All our other plans are subsidiary to this document: Surrey Churches Major Incident Plan. Details the faith community response to a major incident in Surrey.
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How do I sort my files?

Frequently Asked Questions - LimeWire
You can sort your files by pressing the "Column Header" where it says "Name," "Type," "Size," etc. Pressing the column header again should sort it in the opposite direction. When this happens, it could mean the file in question is in the LimeWire Playlist. Remove the file from the Playlist first, then press delete. If this doesn't work, make sure the file isn't in use by another application like WinAmp.
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What sort of support will I get?

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If you can post your support query in the Framework Forums then everyone can benefit from the answer. This is the preferred method to ask for support. You can send me email queries and I'll do my best to answer them in a timely manner. I reserve the right to add your question to this FAQ or to post it on the Framework Forum. I cannot answer general programming questions not related to the framework, sorry.
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Will Germ Doc™ kill mold and mildew?

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Yes! Germ Doc™ is our E.P.A. registered Mildew stat that kills mold and mildew and the odors caused by them. Use the B.O.S.S. as your cleaner and Germ Doc as your spores and funguses killer. NO! Germ Doc™ is phosphate free, no chlorine bleaches and no phenols. Safe around people, food and pets.
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Can I use Germ Doc™ on carpet and other fabrics?

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Yes! Germ Doc™ is known to be very effective in killing mold and mildew spores and fungi in carpeting and on furniture.
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Is Germ Doc™ just for use on kitchen counters?

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No. Use Germ Doc. can be used any place you want to control the spread of germs. Dinning tables, bathrooms, baby’s room, storage areas, upholstery, carpets and more.
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Is Germ Doc™ just for household use?

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NO. Germ Doc™ is being used by many Hotels, Restaurants and Day Care Centers to control the spread of germs Disinfecting: Use full strength, to disinfect hard non-porous surfaces. Treated areas must remain wet for 10 minutes. Let air dry or wipe dry. Sanitizing: Use full strength, to sanitize porous or non-porous, non-food contact surfaces (floors, walls, tables & etc.) allow 10 minute contact time. Let air dry or wipe dry.
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How long has silver been used as a germ fighter?

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Silver is mentioned in the Bible. Royalty carried water in silver vessels in the belief that this water would help them maintain their health. Before refrigeration was invented, a silver dollar was placed in containers of milk to maintain freshness. Silver was the primary antibiotic used by the wealthy before the advent of penicillin in 1938.
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What does Germ Attack do?

New Germ Attack Hand Sanitizing Spray
Germ Attack kills 99.99% of the most common illness-causing germs. It's used on hands, without soap or water, leaving them feeling refreshed and soft. Use it anytime anywhere.
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Is Germ Attack a soap?

New Germ Attack Hand Sanitizing Spray
No. Germ Attack is an instant hand sanitizer designed to kill germs when you don't have access to soap and water. Germ Attack may also be used after hand washing to kill germs that washing didn't get.
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