Shigella spp. is a Gram-negative foodborne pathogen1 that can cause a severe foodborne disease. A publication by Scallan et al.2 in 2011 estimated that 1,456 human foodborne shigellosis cases, including 10 deaths, occur annually in the US.
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne shigellosis in the US and Canada include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne shigellosis in Europe include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne shigellosis in South and Latin America include:
Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne shigellosis in Asia and Australia include:
Additional resources on Shigella spp.:
A number of key sources on Shigella spp. and shigellosis are available.
References
1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigella (see also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigellosis)
2Scallan et al. 2011.Emerging Infectious Diseases 17:7-15 PMID:21192848