Claims extracted
20
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
25%
5 of 20 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
59/100
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Cases of the highly contagious and often drug-resistant bacterial disease, Shigella, are rising across the U.S., with dozens of doctors issuing warnings.
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dozens → rise → warnings
Shigella can cause bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, stomach cramps, seizures, blood infections and in rare cases, death.
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Shigella → cause → cases
Experts have long been aware that drug-resistant strains of Shigella disproportionately cause severe illness in children under the age of 5.
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strains → cause → 5
But doctors from health departments across the U.S. announced in April that white men are now the most susceptible to infections from drug resistant Shigella.
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men → announce → Shigella
That findings could change the way hospitals respond to the pervasive illness, the doctors noted in a federal report.
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doctors → change → report
The majority of people recover by drinking water and the electrolyte-rich drink Pedialyte, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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majority → recover → Clinic
But serious infections, which can last for months, may require antibiotics to reduce the severity and length of symptoms.
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which → last → symptoms
That can be a problem for the 242,000 people who have drug resistant strains of Shigella each year, per CDC data.
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who → have → data
Options for treating drug resistant strains are limited to just a couple of drugs, such as ceftriaxone and pivmecillinam.
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Options → treat → ceftriaxone
The federal report also notes that there has been higher transmission of an “excessively drug resistant” strain over the last decade, for which there is no government-approved oral antibiotic.
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report → note → which
It remains unclear how many of the annual drug-resistant infections are due to the excessive strain.
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many → remain → strain
“The high transmission potential of XDR Shigella strains highlights the importance of susceptibility testing and timely reporting of this nationally notifiable disease for prevention,” the doctors wrote.
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doctors → highlight → prevention
The key to staying safe is remaining aware and taking steps to prevent possible infections, the clinic says.
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clinic → stay → infections
Shigella spreads from person to person by touching or swallowing things infected by the bacteria.
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Shigella → spread → bacteria
Exposure can occur when you touch your mouth or consume tainted food or drinks.
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you → occur → food
The bacteria also spreads during sexual contact that involves the anus, putting men who have sex with men at a higher risk of infection.
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who → spread → infection
People who are homeless and have reduced access to clean water and toilets are also at a higher risk.
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who → reduce → risk
A few simple steps can prevent illness.
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steps → prevent → illness
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before you eat, engage in sexual activity or change a diaper, according to the clinic.
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you → wash → clinic
Avoiding sexual contact for at least two weeks with anyone who has diarrhea or who recently recovered from diarrhea is also advised.
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who → avoid → diarrhea
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