Shigella (Shigellosis)

Alaska Surveillance Data

Shigella is a bacteria that causes gastrointestinal illness. It is found in the feces of infected people, in food or water contaminated by an infected person, and on surfaces that the have been touched by infected people. Shigella can spread easily in environments such as day care facilities. Symptoms usually include diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

Resources for the General Public

• Shigella Fact Sheet
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Shigella Webpage

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• Printable Shigellosis Questionnaire
• Fillable Shigellosis Questionnaire
• Reporting requirements - Shigella is a reportable condition. Follow this link for details on how to report.
• Laboratory – Testing Requests
• Browse the Epidemiology Bulletin Archive for bulletins associated with Shigella

For a snapshot of five year disease activity for select diseases in Alaska, click here