Rise in Highly Contagious Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella: What to Be Cautious About

Rise in Highly Contagious Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella: What to Be Cautious About
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Antibiotic-resistant Shigella is a growing concern in the United States, as cases of bacterial infection continue to rise.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned of increasing cases of antibiotic-resistant strains of these bacteria, called XDR Shigella, which are resistant to all commonly recommended antibiotics.
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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