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.
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.
31 August 2026
Hepatitis A
Two cases of likely overseas acquired hepatitis A infection were reported in the recent week.
Mycobacterium ulcerans infection
One new case of Mycobacterium ulcerans infection was reported in the recent week. Their potential source of infection is being investigated.
24 August 2026
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
One Hib notification listed in recent weeks has since been reclassified as “not a case”. This correction will be reflected in next week’s update.
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One new case of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 15 IMD cases, including 13 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
Paratyphoid Fever
One new case of paratyphoid fever A infection was reported in the recent week in an individual who recently travelled overseas.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
One new case of STEC infection was reported in the recent week. The case did not report acute diarrhoeal illness.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
One new case of syphilis in pregnancy has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 49 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.
17 August 2026
Hepatitis A
Two cases of likely overseas acquired hepatitis A infection were reported in the recent week.
Meningococcal disease (invasive)
One new case of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, Queensland has reported 14 IMD cases, including 12 serogroup B cases and 2 non-groupable cases.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Two cases of STEC infection were notified in the recent week. One case did not report acute diarrhoeal illness. The source of infection for the remaining case is unknown.
Syphilis (in pregnancy)
Four new cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been reported since the last update. During 2026 to date, 48 cases of syphilis in pregnancy have been notified in Queensland.