Investigation of the azithromycin resistance rate and related genes involved in this resistance in clinical Shigella species collected from children with diarrhea in Ahvaz, Southwest Iran | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Investigation of the azithromycin resistance rate and related genes involved in this resistance in clinical Shigella species collected from children with diarrhea in Ahvaz, Southwest Iran
Key Points
Azithromycin resistance was observed in 32% of Shigella species, complicating treatment options.
Resistance genes such as aac(3)-IV and mph(A) were prevalent among isolates from symptomatic children.
Analysis of clinical isolates collected from children with diarrhea highlighted alarming trends in bacterial resistance.
Urgent public health interventions are needed to address the rising resistance rates in Shigella infections.