Shigellosis
MONDO:0019345Shigellosis is a bacterial infection leading to dysentery and is caused by Shigella, which are small, ubiquitous Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the enterobacteria family. There are four species: S. dysenteriae, S. flexneri, S. boydii and S. sonnei, all of which cause bacillary dysentery and are strictly limited to human hosts.
Also known as: shigellosis, Shigella boydii infectious disease, Shigella flexneri infectious disease, Shigella sonnei infectious disease, Shigella dysentery, flexner's dysentery, japanese dysentery
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a drinkable vaccine stop Shigella's grip?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis trial tests an experimental oral vaccine, WRSs2, designed to protect against Shigella sonnei, a common cause of severe diarrhea. Healthy adults aged 18-49 receive either the vaccine or a placebo, then are later exposed to the live bacteria in a controlled setting to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shigella vaccine shows promise for infants in phase 2 trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called Shigella4V2 to protect infants against shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. Researchers gave the vaccine to 110 healthy 9-month-old babies to check its safety and how well it triggers an immune response. The goal is to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to protect infants from deadly diarrhea
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests a new vaccine called Shigella4V, designed to protect against shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. Researchers are giving the vaccine to healthy adults, children, and 9-month-old infants to check its safety and whether it triggers a strong immune response. Dif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New shigella vaccine shows promise in first human trials
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine designed to protect against severe diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria. The vaccine was first given to adults in Europe, then to adults, children, and infants in Africa. Researchers checked for side effects and measured immune responses to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New oral vaccine aims to tackle two Diarrhea-Causing bugs at once
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new oral vaccine designed to protect against two bacteria that cause severe diarrhea: Shigella and ETEC. Fifty-three healthy adults received the vaccine to check for side effects and to see if it triggers an immune response. The goal is to develop …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop deadly infant diarrhea
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new Shigella vaccine in 200 healthy African infants to see if it can prevent severe diarrhea. The vaccine was given in two doses, and researchers measured immune responses and safety. The trial is now complete, and results will show whether this approach is pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo vaccine targets deadly diarrhea in kids
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called ShigETEC in healthy adults and children in Bangladesh. The vaccine aims to protect against two bacteria that cause severe diarrhea: Shigella and ETEC. Researchers gave three doses of the vaccine or a placebo to 196 participants to check if i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eveliqure Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could postbiotics soothe diarrhea? small trial tests new supplement
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed pilot trial tested two postbiotic supplements (ABB S3 and ABB C22) in 100 hospitalized patients with diarrhea or gut symptoms from tube feeding. The goal was to see if these nutritional supplements could ease symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and improve stool cons…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AB Biotek • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC