The agency's latest antimicrobial resistance report highlights rising resistance in the severe diarrheal bacteria, which can spread through sexual contact.
Live Poll
Do you trust public health agencies to manage drug-resistant infections like Shigella?
October 20, 2026
PrEP Use Reaches Record High in 2025The number of people using HIV-prevention medication climbed to 644,170, though growth rates continue to slow.
October 14, 2026
FDA Warned Amazon and Walmart Over Herpes ProductsThe FDA issued warning letters regarding the sale of unapproved products marketed for the treatment of herpes.
October 13, 2026
Syphilitic Chancre Found on Nipple in Case ReportA medical report documents a rare extragenital syphilis infection located on a patient's nipple.
October 12, 2026
CDC Issued Warning Over Drug-Resistant ShigellaHealth officials have alerted the public to rising infections and the importance of hygiene to prevent the spread of bacteria.
October 10, 2026
Shigella Infection Cases Have Soared in the United StatesHealth officials report a rise in Shigella infections that are increasingly resistant to medical treatment.
October 1, 2026
Federal Government Redirected HIV-Prevention GrantsNearly 100 community organizations lost direct federal funding for HIV-prevention efforts this week.
September 24, 2026
Cortez Masto Reintroduced Birth Control Access ActThe legislation mandates that private insurers cover over-the-counter birth control without charging consumers.
September 23, 2026
Guttmacher Institute Reported Millions Could Lose CareA new report analyzes the consequences of excluding Planned Parenthood from public contraceptive funding networks.
September 23, 2026
MISTR Committed to Two Million Health TestsThe telehealth platform launched a national initiative to expand HIV and Hepatitis C screening by late 2027.
