Intestinal infections due to Shigella
Intestinal infections due to Shigella clinical and global spread profile: 8 countries, 8 WHO outbreak events since 2000.
Intestinal infections due to Shigella · ICD-10 A031 · ICD-11 1A02 · 8 WHO events across 8 countries (2000–2023).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | AFR | 1 | 13% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Sierra Leone | AFR | 1 | 13% |
| Denmark | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Lesotho | AFR | 1 | 13% |
| Spain | EUR | 1 | 13% |
| Sudan | EMR | 1 | 13% |
| Congo | AFR | 1 | 13% |
Distribution by WHO region
| Region | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AFR | 4 | 50% |
| EUR | 3 | 38% |
| EMR | 1 | 13% |
Annual outbreak timeline
| Year | Events | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
Peak year: 2022 (3 events).
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
WHO case definition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Shigella. This disease is characterised by an acute onset of small volume diarrhoea, accompanied by fever and nausea. This disease may also present with toxaemia, vomiting, cramps, and tenesmus. Transmission is by ingestion of contaminated food, or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of Shigella in a faecal sample.
Countries Affected
8
Outbreak Events
8
Year Range
2000–2023
ICD-10 A031
Intestinal infections due to Shigella
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (2000–2023).
Risk Level
