An experimental oral vaccine may prevent invasive bacterial diarrhea

The shigellosis vaccine protects against a bacteria becoming more antibiotic resistant

Illustration of Shigella sonnei bacteria that cause infections

Shigella sonnei bacteria (illustrated) are the dominant cause of shigellosis infections in the United States. A vaccine in early trials significantly reduces infections from these easily spreading bacteria.

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Scientists have taken a step toward developing an effective vaccine against shigellosis, the infection caused by Shigella bacteria.