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Rise of the Resistance: A Case of Resistant Shigellosis in an Immunocompetent Female Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Shigellosis is a common enteric infection with updated empiric treatment guidance due to the emergence of resistant isolates. Herein, we describe a case of resistant shigellosis in an immunocompetent female with no recent travel. The patient initially started ciprofloxacin, but due to ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms and intermediate resistance to fluoroquinolones on stool culture, she was later switched to azithromycin. We believe this case demonstrates the looming threat of multidrug-resistant Shigella, even among those without risk factors or recent antibiotic use. This case also highlights the importance of stool culture susceptibility testing.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.98272

Authors: Ashley Saito, Jordan Edwards, Adela M Greeley

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416891731