Researchers have launched an early-stage human clinical trial of two related candidate vaccines to prevent infection with Shigella, bacteria that are a significant cause of diarrheal illness, particularly among children…. Continue Reading
Shigella Information
Subscribe to the Shigella Information Section RSS FeedScientists Track Shigella Genetics
Scientists have found new genetic information that shows how harmful bacteria cause the acute diarrheal disease shigellosis, which kills more than a million people worldwide each year. The research, which… Continue Reading
Bad Bug Book – Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins – Second Edition – Shigella species
Bad Bug Book – Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins – Second Edition 1. Organism Shigella are Gram-negative, non-motile, non- sporeforming, rod-shaped bacteria. Shigella species, which include Shigella sonnei, S…. Continue Reading
Escambia County Florida warns of Shigella cases at child care centers
According to press reports, the Escambia County Health Department has reminded the public that people can reduce the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses by practicing simple hygiene. “We like to be… Continue Reading
Preventing the spread of shigellosis
After a person has recovered from shigellosis, Shigella bacteria remain active for a week or two. It is even possible for a person to be infected with Shigella without exhibiting… Continue Reading
Two Maplewood Elementary students from Ocala, Florida infected by Shigella
According to press reports, two Maplewood Elementary School children have been infected with shigellosis, the illness caused by Shigella infection. The Marion County Health Department contacted Maplewood officials on Wednesday, informing… Continue Reading
The reality is that raw milk is far more likely to make you ill than pasteurized milk
A new study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases, found that the rate of outbreaks caused by unpasteurized milk (raw milk) and… Continue Reading
Sources of Shigella
Shigella bacteria cause human illness when they are ingested, and can lead to Shigella infection, or shigellosis, through various modes of transmission, including through food and water sources, animal-to-human contact,… Continue Reading
Louisville-area Shigella illnesses continue to increase
Shigellosis cases continue to rise in Louisville, with 18 laboratory-confirmed cases last week. That’s the highest number in any week so far during the current outbreak, which has seen 84… Continue Reading
Shigella illnesses spike throughout Georgia and Florida
There has been a noticeable spike in Shigella infections throughout Florida and Georgia (the First Coast). In Florida, for example, there were 1,213 reported Shigella infections in 2010. This year,… Continue Reading
