Multidrug-Resistant Shigella sonnei Bacteremia among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Aug;29(8):1668-1671. doi: 10.3201/eid2908.230323.ABSTRACTIncreased invasive bloodstream infections caused by multidrug resistant Shigella sonnei were noted in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during 2021-2023. Whole-genome sequencing revealed clonal transmission of genotype 3.6.1.1.2 (CipR.MSM5) among persons experiencing homelessness. Improvements in identifying Shigella species, expanding treatment options for multidrug resistant infections, and developing public health partnerships are needed.PMID:37486309 | DOI:10.3201/eid2908.230323

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - July 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: A Stefanovic N Matic G Ritchie C F Lowe V Leung M Hull M Alam M Dawar S Champagne M G Romney Source Type: research