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.
The Great Sphinx of Giza: This enormous statue of a lion with a human head stands guard over the pyramids. At around 73m (240ft) long and 20m (66ft) high, it is the largest monolith statue in the world and also one of the oldest known monumental sculptures.