Shigella organisms are gram-negative pathogens that belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae and tribe Escherichieae, which are grouped into four species: Shigella dysenteriae (group A), Shigella flexneri (group B), Shigella boydii (group C), and Shigella sonnei (group D). Each group also has subgroups and serotypes with different biochemical characteristics and antigenic properties. In low- and middle-income countries worldwide, Shigella is a frequent source of food poisoning, the primary cause of moderate and severe diarrhea in children under age 5 years, and associated with a significant global disease burden among patients of all ages. Worldwide, enteric infections make up more than 1.6 million deaths annually, which include more than 25% in children under age 5 years. The emergence of resistant-enteric Shigella around the world presents a major challenge for healthcare providers in identifying and selecting effective drugs to treat infections.
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Cite this: Richard H. Sinert. Fast Five Quiz: Treatment-Resistant Shigella - Medscape - Dec 22, 2023.
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