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Performance of fecal inflammatory biomarkers to identify watery shigellosis: Findings from the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella surveillance study

Performance of fecal inflammatory biomarkers to identify watery shigellosis: Findings from the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella surveillance study

Published: June 1, 2026 · Plos.org

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Author summary Diarrhea remains a leading cause of illness in young children, with the bacteria Shigella being a major contributor. Current treatment guidelines recommend antibiotics only when diarrhea is visibly bloody. However, many children with Shigella i…