This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteria, Subject name: Microbiology
Shigellosis is best diagnosed by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Stool examination, B. Stool culture, C. Sigmoidoscopy, D. Enzyme
B: Stool culture
Answer: B: Stool culture 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Stool culture Lah diagnosis of shigellosis"Diagnosis is made by isolating the bacillus from feces. "o Transport media# Sack s buffered glycerol salineo Culture# Specimens are inoculated on :MacConkey mediumDeoxycholate medium (DCA) - Selective mediumHektoen entric agar or salmonella-shigella agar - Selective medium.