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.
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28 September 2026
Hepatitis A
Two cases of overseas acquired hepatitis A infection were notified in the recent week.
There has been an increase in notified cases of hepatitis A infection among travellers to Indonesia, including Bali, in recent months. This includes several cases from Queensland, all of whom were unvaccinated.
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 18 IMD cases, including 16 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
Mpox
Two mpox cases have been notified since the previous update. Case investigations and public health follow-up are underway.
During 2026 to date, 17 mpox cases have been notified. All cases were males aged 24–62 years. Eleven cases were classified as clade Ib, four as clade IIb, and two have clade classification pending.
Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC)
Four cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Two cases were overseas acquired infections, one case was asymptomatic for gastrointestinal illness, and one case is currently under investigation.
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.
21 September 2026
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One new case of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 17 IMD cases, including 15 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
One new case of syphilis in pregnancy has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 55 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
Syphilis (congenital)
There was one notification of congenital syphilis in the previous week. This is the sixth case of congenital syphilis notified in Queensland in 2026 year to date.
Mpox
Four mpox cases were notified in the recent week. Case investigation and public health follow-up are underway.
Tuberculosis
A single case of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in an overseas born person was notified in the recent week.
Hepatitis A
A single case of overseas acquired hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week.
Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC)
Three cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Two cases are under investigation. One case did not report an acute diarrhoeal illness.
14 September 2026
Hepatitis A
A single case of overseas acquired hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week.
Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC)
Two cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Neither case experienced acute diarrhoeal illness. No further public health action required.
Typhoid
A single case of overseas acquired typhoid fever was notified in the recent week.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
Four new cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 54 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One new case of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 16 IMD cases, including 14 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
7 September 2026
Mpox
Two epidemiologically linked mpox cases were notified in the past week. Case investigations and contact tracing are underway.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
One new case of STEC infection was notified in the recent week. No acute diarrheal symptoms reported.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
One new case of syphilis in pregnancy has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 50 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
Typhoid fever
One new case of likely overseas acquired typhoid fever was notified in the recent week.