#shigellaoutbreak

“Shigella on the rise: Antibiotic-resistant diarrhea poses a growing threat to public health” #AntibioticResistance #PublicHealth #ShigellaOutbreak The NPR article discusses a growing concern regarding the spread of antibiotic-resistant Shigella bacteria. Shigella is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, and the article explains that it is becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to its ability to…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a drug-resistant stomach bug, also known as Shigella, that has caused an outbreak in the United States. Shigella is a highly contagious bacterium that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and can be transmitted through contaminated food and water, as well as person-to-person contact. The current outbreak, which…