Increase in Shigella Cases in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) released a health advisory on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Below is a summary.

• • An increase in shigella cases has been observed in Philadelphia over the last month.
• Cases have been reported among people experiencing homelessness and opioid use disorder.
• Shigellosis is a reportable condition in Philadelphia.
• Providers who use culture-independent diagnostic test (CIDT) instead of culture for diagnosis should request reflex culture when CIDT is positive.

Click here to view the entire health advisory on the PDPH website. (PDF)