Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What to know

• Shigella bacteria are increasingly transmitted via sexual contact, termed sexually transmitted diarrhea. Oct 12
• CDC reports 8.5% of 2023 Shigella samples were extensively drug‑resistant. Oct 12
• 19 million eggs produced in Texas have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. Jul 27
• The outbreak has infected nearly 100 people, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Jul 27