CDC warns of rising cases of drug-resistant shigella

CDC warns of rising cases of drug-resistant shigella

WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert Friday warning of the spread of a strain of the shigella bacteria that appears to be resistant to antibiotics. In 2022, about 5% of shigellosis infections were drug resistant, or XDR, compared to zero reported cases of resistant infections in 2015, … Read more

Norovirus outbreaks: where are you most at risk?

Norovirus outbreaks: where are you most at risk?

(NEXSTAR) – Norovirus outbreaks are currently increasing across the country – and a little earlier than in previous years. Health officials say the timing and volume of these outbreaks are not entirely unexpected, given that the latest outbreaks coincide with the easing of pandemic restrictions. “Prevention measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have likely been … Read more