Epidemiological update - 13 March 2026: Shigellosis and other gastrointestinal infections in travellers returning from Cabo Verde

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Source: ECDC News

Original: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/epidemiological-update-13-march-2026-s...

Published: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:32:55 +0100

By March 2026, more than 1,000 confirmed and possible cases of shigellosis and other gastrointestinal infections, including salmonellosis, had been identified. These cases involve travelers returning from Cape Verde to several European Union/European Economic Area countries, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. New cases are still being reported. This is an epidemiological update from March 13, 2026. Shigellosis and the mentioned infections represent a significant health risk for travelers from this destination. The situation requires increased vigilance and monitoring.