Karen is suffering from a gastrointestinal illness caused by a Gram-negative bacterium without flagella.Which of the following conditions could Karen have?

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Shigellosis is caused by Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Shigella, which are non-motile and lack flagella. Salmonella infections can also cause gastrointestinal illness, but Salmonella bacteria are motile and possess flagella. Hemolytic uremia syndrome and peptic ulcers are not caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Karen Is Suffering from a Gastrointestinal Illness Caused by a Gram-Negative