What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'
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The CDC warns of a public health threat due to rising 'extensively drug-resistant' Shigella infections in the US. Certain groups, including children under 5 and people experiencing homelessness, are most at risk.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a public health threat due to rising 'extensively drug-resistant' Shigella infections. The percentage of drug-resistant Shigella bacteria increased from 0% in 2011 to 8.5% in 2023 out of 17,000 samples tested. Shigella bacteria cause shigellosis, an infection that spreads through contaminated feces, water, food, or surfaces. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain, and typically last seven days. Certain groups are most at risk, including children under 5, travelers, gay men, and people experiencing homelessness. People with mild shigellosis usually recover without antibiotic treatment within five to seven days.
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