ReviewCureus2024
Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Shigella flexneri.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.
- Identification, antimicrobial susceptibility test, and pathogenicity analysis ofFrontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Compatibility and Stability of aVaccines · 2025Article
- The Central Importance of Vaccines to Mitigate the Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens.Vaccines · 2025Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
Due to their propensity for causing diarrheal illnesses and their rising susceptibility to antimicrobials, Shigella infections constitute a serious threat to global public health. This extensive study explores the frequency, antibiotic resistance, genetic evolution, and effects of Shigella infections on vulnerable groups. The research covers a wide range of geographical areas and sheds information on how the prevalence of Shigella species is evolving. Shigella strain antimicrobial resistance patterns are thoroughly examined. Multidrug resistance (MDR) has been found to often occur in investigations, especially when older antimicrobials are used. The improper use of antibiotics in China is blamed for the quick emergence of resistance, and variations in resistance rates have been seen across different geographical areas. Shigella strains' genetic makeup can be used to identify emerging trends and horizontal gene transfer's acquisition of resistance genes. Notably, S. sonnei exhibits the capacity to obtain resistance genes from nearby bacteria, increasing its capacity for infection. The study also emphasizes the difficulties in accurately serotyping Shigella strains due to inconsistencies between molecular and conventional serology. These results highlight the necessity of reliable diagnostic methods for monitoring Shigella infections. In conclusion, this study emphasizes how dynamic Shigella infections are, with varying patterns of occurrence, changing resistance landscapes, and genetic adaptability. In addition to tackling the rising problem of antibiotic resistance in Shigella infections, these findings are essential for guiding efforts for disease surveillance, prevention, and treatment.
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