Photo by David Bloom / Postmedia, file A significant shigella outbreak in Edmonton’s inner city is putting vulnerable people at risk, and it could be months before it’s resolved.

Valneva estimates that Shigella is responsible for up to 165 million infections, out of which more than 62 million occur in children younger than five years.

Shigella is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of children under five years in low and middle-income countries. GSK has developed altSonflex 1-2-3 to address the unmet need.

18-Year-Old California 'Superbug' Victim's Three-Month ICU Ordeal Here's what to keep in mind: The bug is not new. Shigella causes an estimated 500,000 cases of diarrhea each year, according to ...