This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Medicine
Ekiri syndrome is seen in infection with - 
Select and explain. 
A. Salmonella, B. E.coli, C. Shigella, D. Pseudomonas
C: Shigella
Answer: C: Shigella 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., ShigellaEkiri syndrome:o Ekiri syndrome is a lethal toxic encephalopathy due to Shigella infection in childhood.o It is a rare complication but is quite fatal.Extraintestinal manifestion, of shigellosis :o Seizureso Hemolytic uremic syndromeo Septicemiao Reactive arthritis/Reiter s syndromeo Toxic encephalopathy (ekiri syndrome)