Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae clinical and global spread profile: 1 countries, 1 WHO outbreak events since 2023.
Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae · ICD-10 A030 · ICD-11 1A02 · 1 WHO event across 1 country (2023–2023).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | AFR | 1 | 100% |
WHO case definition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria genus 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
1
Outbreak Events
1
Year Range
2023–2023
ICD-10 A030
Shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae
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Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (2023–2023).
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