Definition. Shigella infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal disease caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella. The main sign of shigella infection is diarrhea, which often is bloody.Shigella can be passed through direct contact with the bacteria in the stool.efinition. Shigella infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal disease caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella. The main sign of shigella infection is diarrhea, which often is bloody.
The Giza Pyramids, built to endure an eternity, have done just that. The monumental tombs are relics of Egypt's Old Kingdom era and were constructed some 4,500 years ago. Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife.
Height: 146m (481ft) The oldest of three pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo, The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period ending around 2560BC. It was originally 146.5 metres tall but erosion has reduced its height to 138.8 metres. It is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.