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Apr 13, 2026

Drug-resistant Shigella infections rising in US, CDC warns

The CDC has issued a public health alert about increasing cases of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella bacteria in the United States. The proportion of XDR Shigella isolates has risen significantly from 2011-2015 to 2023, with the infection causing severe diarrhea and posing treatment challenges.

Apr 13, 2026·8 sources
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  • ▪The CDC recommends proper handwashing, avoiding swallowing water while swimming, safe food and water practices during travel, and abstaining from sex for two weeks after symptoms resolve.
  • ▪CDC researchers analyzed 16,788 Shigella isolates submitted to the CDC molecular surveillance network and PulseNet from January 1, 2011, to October 20, 2023.
  • ▪Extensively drug-resistant Shigella bacteria can potentially transfer their resistance genes to other bacteria commonly residing in the human gut.

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Antibiotic resistance1Government and Regulatory Policy1Health surveillance1Healthcare Policy1Public health emergencies1

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