Multidrug Resistant <i>Shigella sonnei</i> Bacteremia among Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Aleksandra Stefanovic, Nancy Matic, Gordon Ritchie, Christopher F. Lowe, Vyl Leung, Mark Hull, Munirul Alam, Meenakshi Dawar, S. Champagne, Marc G. Romney
Abstract
Increased 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.
Topics & Concepts
Shigella sonneiShigellaBacteremiaShigellosisGenotypeMultiple drug resistanceMedicineTransmission (telecommunications)VirologyMicrobiologyBiologyDrug resistanceAntibioticsSalmonellaGeneticsBacteriaGeneEngineeringElectrical engineeringEscherichia coli research studiesViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research