CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria

U.S. CDC warns of rise in 'extensively drug-resistant' shigella bacteria infections

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a rising number of 'extensively drug-resistant' shigella bacteria infections, also known as shigellosis.

CDC issues warning as drug-resistant stomach bug spikes across US

Shigella bacterial condition can result in a life-threatening blood infection in rare cases

CDC issues warning over increase of drug-resistant bacteria that causes fever, bloody diarrhea

Treatments for Shigella infections are limited, and it’s easily transmissible. The bacteria is able to spread antimicrobial resistance genes to other bacteria that infect the intestines.

Why the CDC is warning people about Shigella, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The CDC is warning the public about an increase in a severe form of Shigella, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

CDC issues warning over rise in drug-resistant stomach bug

Shigellosis has predominantly affected young children; however, the health agency said in the advisory it's more recently seen an increase in adults.

An almost untreatable bacteria that causes a stomach bug is on the rise, CDC says

A drug-resistant strain of Shigella bacteria is quickly becoming more common, the CDC warns. Here's what to know about shigellosis transmission, symptoms and treatment.