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Increasing antibiotic resistance in Shigella spp. from infected New York City Residents, New York, USA

Authors :
Murray, Kenya
Reddy, Vasudha
Kornblum, John S.
Waechter, HaeNa
Chicaiza, Ludwin F.
Rubinstein, Inessa
Balter, Sharon
Greene, Sharon K.
Braunstein, Sarah L.
Rakeman, Jennifer L.
Dentinger, Catherine M.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. February 1, 2017, p332, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Shigella bacteria are transmitted through the fecal-oral route by direct contact with an infected person, by ingestion of contaminated food or water, or by fomites. Shigellosis is associated with travel [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.484725323
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2302.161203