​Shigellosis is a disease caused by infection with Shigella bacteria. It causes diarrhoea and is easily spread among people. Good personal hygiene is the key to prevention.

Shigellosis alerts

Incre​ase in antibiotic resistant Shi​gella [31 March 2023]

Further information

For further information please see the fact sheet or contact your local public health unit on 1300 066 055.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Current as at: Friday 31 March 2023
Contact page owner: Communicable Diseases