Diarrhea: This Infection Becomes 'Almost Untreatable' and Spreads via Sexual Contact – La Nouvelle Tribune

An intestinal infection caused by the bacteria Shigella is becoming increasingly difficult to treat, with a rise in antibiotic-resistant strains, especially among gay, bisexual men, and men who have sex with men. Shigellosis causes bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, and is transmitted mainly through fecal-oral contact. The proportion of ultrarresistant strains increased from 0% in 2011 to 8.5% in 2023. New York health authorities recommend handwashing and sexual abstinence for at least two weeks after symptoms resolve.