Infections caused by the bacterium Shigella, which can lead to severe diarrhea, are raising concerns among specialists in the United States. These infections are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics and are being spread through sexual contact. Cases of shigellosis, the illness caused by Shigella, are surging in the United States, with authorities warning about the spread of these intestinal infections through sexual contact. Some strains of Shigella are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, making treatment more difficult. "Shigellosis is becoming a real public health problem," warns Dr. Gérard Kierzek, an emergency physician and medical director of Doctissimo. Specialists are concerned about the progression of Shigella infections in the United States. According to Dr. Gérard Kierzek, an ultra-resistant case of Shigella, referred to as XDR, is now recorded each month in the United States, compared to only one case for the entire year of 2022. Therefore, we are witnessing an explosion of this pathogen. For those who contract it, shigellosis is not a simple diarrhea. It can cause prolonged bloody diarrhea, fever, and severe abdominal cramps. In rare cases, it can also lead to serious complications, such as severe dehydration or an infection.