EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF BACTERIAL DYSENTERY

Abstract

Bacterial dysentery (shigellosis) is a severe intestinal infection caused by the bacteria Shigella spp. This article analyzes the global and regional epidemiological features of bacterial dysentery, such as prevalence, demographic characteristics, seasonality, risk groups, climatic and socio-economic factors, as well as antibiotic resistance. associated with antibiotic resistance. The need to improve research, monitoring and preventive measures, improve sanitary and hygienic conditions and take into account climate change is emphasized.