Which Pathogenic Genus Causes an Infection Known as Bacillary Dysentery?

Question

Which pathogenic genus causes an infection known as bacillary dysentery?​
A)​Clostridium
B)​Escherichia
C)​Shigella
D)​Yersinia

Accepted Answer

Bacillary dysentery, also known as shigellosis, is caused by the genus Shigella. Clostridium can cause diseases such as tetanus and botulism, Escherichia can cause a variety of infections including urinary tract infections, and Yersinia can cause diseases such as plague and enterocolitis, but none of these are associated with bacillary dysentery.

Which pathogenic genus causes an infection known as bacillary dysentery?​

Which pathogenic genus causes an infection known as bacillary dysentery?