How do you distinguish a Shigella infection versus a salmonella enterica tyhp infection? How do you distinguish bacterial vs viral cause of gastroenteritis?

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The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the system of organs that allows for the consumption and digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and excretion of waste in the form of fecal matter.


1. How do you distinguish a Shigella infection versus a salmonella enterica tyhp infection? How do you distinguish bacterial vs viral cause of gastroenteritis?