Drug-Resistant Shigella Infections Surge in US, CDC Warns

53 articles · Updated · Hartford Courant · Apr 19

US health officials report a significant rise in cases of extensively drug-resistant Shigella, a bacteria causing severe gastrointestinal illness.
The CDC found infections increased by 8.5% from 2011 to 2023, with most cases now affecting adult men and vulnerable groups.
Limited treatment options and ease of transmission via contaminated food, water, or sexual activity have made this a growing public health concern.

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