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Salmonella and Shigella are classified as Risk Group 2 agents because they are associated with moderate individual risk and limited community risk. These pathogens can cause illness in humans and are often transmitted through contaminated food or water, presenting a significant concern for public health safety.

Risk Group 2 agents are typically not known to cause serious or lethal disease, nor do they frequently spread through the community under normal circumstances. However, proper biosafety measures are still necessary when handling these organisms in a lab setting.

In contrast, Risk Group 1 agents are generally non-pathogenic and pose minimal risk, while Risk Group 3 agents can cause serious disease and pose a larger threat to the community. Risk Group 4 agents are extremely dangerous and often require high-level containment measures due to their potential to cause life-threatening diseases. Understanding the classification of these agents is critical for implementing appropriate biosafety protocols and ensuring effective handling and containment measures in laboratory environments.