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Recent insights into Shigella: a major contributor to the global diarrhoeal disease burden
Ist Teil von
Current opinion in infectious diseases, 2018-10, Vol.31 (5), p.449-454
Ort / Verlag
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Erscheinungsjahr
2018
Quelle
Alma/SFX Local Collection
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Purpose of review
Diarrhoea is a major global health problem, and recent studies have confirmed
Shigella
as a major contributor to this burden. Here, we review recent advances in
Shigella
research; focusing on their epidemiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and the role of the gut microbiome during infection.
Recent findings
Enhanced epidemiological data, combined with new generation diagnostics, has highlighted a greater burden of
Shigella
disease than was previously estimated, which is not restricted to vulnerable populations in low-middle income countries. As we gain an ever more detailed insight into the orchestrated mechanisms that
Shigella
exploit to trigger infection, we can also begin to appreciate the complex role of the gut microbiome in preventing and inducing such infections. The use of genomics, in combination with epidemiological data and laboratory investigations, has unravelled the evolution and spread of various species. Such measures have identified resistance to antimicrobials as a key contributor to the success of specific clones.
Summary
We need to apply novel findings towards sustainable approaches for treating and preventing
Shigella
infections. Vaccines and alternative treatments are under development and may offer an opportunity to reduce the burden of
Shigella
disease and restrict the mobility of antimicrobial resistant clones.