2007 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Consumption of Eggs
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections occurred in the United States in 2007. The exposure location was described as private homes. The vehicle of transmission was eggs.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, salmonella, eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 81 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 9 |
Sources & documents
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