""Whereas earlier U.S. outbreaks involved drug-susceptible strains and primarily affected children, national surveillance data indicate that most [drug-resistant] cases occurred among men. Approximately one third of patients were hospitalized.""
""It only takes a small amount of Shigella germs to make someone sick. The CDC advises sexually active people to wash their hands, genitals and butt with soap and water before and after sexual activity.""
The CDC reported a significant rise in drug-resistant Shigella cases in the US, increasing from 0% in 2011 to 8.5% in 2023. Shigella causes Shigellosis, characterized by diarrhea and stomach cramps. Most cases resolve within a week, but some require antibiotics. Nearly 90% of drug-resistant cases were found in adult men, particularly affecting the gay community and those with HIV. The bacterium spreads through fecal-oral transmission, and the CDC recommends hygiene practices to mitigate risks, especially for sexually active individuals.
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