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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15 June 2026
Hepatitis A
A single case of hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week in a contact of a previously notified case.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) / Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS)
Three cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. Two cases were likely overseas acquired infections. Investigations are in progress for the remaining case. One overseas acquired case developed HUS.
Typhoid Fever
A single case of overseas acquired typhoid fever was notified in the recent week.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
Three new cases of syphilis in pregnancy were reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 32 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
8 June 2026
Measles
One new overseas acquired measles case has been reported since the last update.
During 2026 to date, 17 measles cases have been reported in Queensland: 12 cases were acquired overseas, and 5 cases were locally acquired. Among the locally acquired cases, four have been epidemiologically linked to a single imported case, while the source of infection for one case remains unknown.
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One new case of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last week update.
During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported six serogroup B cases and one non groupable IMD case.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Seven cases of STEC infection were reported in the recent. One case was likely overseas acquired. Three cases were asymptomatic. Investigations are in progress for the remainder.
Typhoid Fever
A single case of overseas acquired typhoid fever was notified in the recent week.
01 June 2026
Hepatitis A
Two cases of hepatitis A infection were notified during the reporting period. One case developed symptoms whilst overseas. Investigations are ongoing for the second case.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
One case of sporadic STEC infection was notified during the reporting period. The source of infection is currently unknown.
Syphilis (congenital and in pregnancy)
One case of congenital syphilis was notified during the reporting period. During 2026 to date, five cases of congenital syphilis, and 29 cases of syphilis in pregnancy, have been notified in Queensland.
25 May 2026
Hepatitis A
One new overseas acquired hepatitis A infection was notified in the recent week.
Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease
One case of Hib notified in the recent week with onset in a previous reporting period.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Three cases of STEC infection notified in the recent week are currently under investigation.
Paratyphoid Fever
A single case of overseas acquired paratyphoid fever was reported in the recent week.