Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an infection of the bowel caused by the bacteria Shigella.
Spread can occur by eating food or drinking water that has been contaminated by very small amounts of faeces from infected people.
Notifiable disease
Shigellosis is a notifiable disease.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Shigellosis fact sheet PDF (149.5 KB) | NT Health |
| Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia | Shigellosis | Centre for Remote Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Shigellosis | NT Government |
| Webpage | Shigella (shigellosis) | Health direct |
Exclusion periods for schools and daycares
There is a minimum period of exclusion from school, pre-school or childcare for children or educators with this infectious disease.
Get a copy of the time out minimum periods of exclusion.
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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