New CDC Warnings Link Rising Shigellosis Outbreaks To Sexual Activity
From Blavity · Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD · 15 October 2026
While public health discussions around sexually transmitted infections traditionally focus on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, an unexpected gastrointestinal pathogen is commanding urgent attention: Shigella. Shigellosis is an acute, highly contagious infection of the intestinal lining. While...
While public health discussions around sexually transmitted infections traditionally focus on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, an unexpected gastrointestinal pathogen is commanding urgent attention: Shigella. Shigellosis is an acute, highly contagious infection of the intestinal lining. While historically recognized as a classic foodborne and waterborne illness, the bacteria are also readily spread through direct or… Continue reading New CDC Warnings Link Rising Shigellosis Outbreaks To Sexual Activity