Notifiable conditions reports: Summary information
The communicable diseases update report contains comments on conditions for which notification numbers in the recent week are of public health interest.
The summary data are available as tables using the links in the left sidebar.
2 November 2026
Hepatitis A
One case of likely overseas acquired hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Two cases of sporadic STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Sources of infection are unknown.
27 October 2026
Hepatitis A
A single case of likely overseas acquired hepatitis A was notified in the recent week.
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One case of serogroup C invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update.
During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 20 IMD cases, including 17 serogroup B cases, 1 serogroup C case, and 2 non-groupable cases.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Two cases STEC infection were notified in the recent week. One case is under investigation. Source is unknown for the remaining case.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
Four cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 62 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
19 October 2026
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One case of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update.
During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 19 IMD cases, including 17 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
12 October 2026
Hepatitis A
A single case of hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week. The case is a close contact of a previously reported case.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Four cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Two cases are currently under investigation (both identified through gut microbiome testing). The remaining two cases were sporadic infections with no high-risk exposures identified.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
Two cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 57 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
Zika virus
One case of overseas acquired Zika virus infection has been notified in the recent week.