Socioeconomic Determinants of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant <em>Shigella</em> Infections in Bangladeshi Children

• Main Authors: Randon J. Gruninger (Author), Russell A. Johnson (Author), Sumon K. Das (Author), Eric J. Nelson (Author), Emily S. Spivak (Author), John R. Contreras (Author), A.S.G. Faruque (Author), Daniel T. Leung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Case Western Reserve University, 2017-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Shigella species (spp.) are a leading cause of moderate to severe diarrhea in children worldwide. The recent emergence of quinolone-resistant Shigella spp. gives cause for concern, and South Asia has been identified as a reservoir for global spread. The influence of socioeconomic status...