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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jane Kirby

Shigella: Warning over rise in ‘extremely drug-resistant’ STI in gay and bisexual men

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Health officials have issued a warning over an “extremely antibiotic-resistant” infection mainly affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there has been an increase in cases of Shigella sonnei, which is highly infectious.

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