Bacillary dysentery caused by this organism is marked by penetration of intestinal epithelial cells following attachment of the organisms to mucosal surfaces, local inflammation, shedding of the intestinal lining, and formation of ulcers that follow the epithelial penetration. What is this organism?

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The description given is characteristic of Shigella, which causes bacillary dysentery through penetration of intestinal epithelial cells and subsequent inflammation and ulceration. Enterobacter and Citrobacter are both gram-negative bacteria, but do not typically cause dysentery. Salmonella can cause intestinal inflammation and diarrhea, but typically does not penetrate the epithelial cells.

Bacillary Dysentery Caused by This Organism Is Marked by Penetration