Shigella, the leading cause of diarrheal deaths worldwide, is having a resurgence in 2024. Among young children, it is estimated that diarrhea caused by Shigella is responsible for about 446,000 deaths globally each year.
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 16,498 Shigella cases on October 5, 2024 (Week 40), indicating an 8% increase from 2023.
California (3,483), New York (2,478), and New Jersey (1,446) are leading other states.
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France's Airports Report Increased Odyssean Malaria Cases
In recent years, there has been an increase in locally acquired malaria cases in Europe related to travelers returning from Africa, which shoulders the heaviest burden (90%+) of malaria disease reported.
In 2022, over 99% of Europe's 6,131 malaria cases (mean age 37.9 yrs) were travel-related.
To guide control measures, researchers analyzed two decades of data for locally acquired malaria in France to identify potential changes in the parasite's mode and frequency of transmission.