2012-2013 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Poultry Contact
Forty-four cases of Salmonella Braenderup infections were identified by 24 states. Illness onsets ranged from July 25, 2012 to December 13, 2013. There were 6 hospitalizations and no deaths.
Data collected from Interviews with 26 (74%) of 35 cases with available exposure information, implicated exposure to live poultry prior to illness onset. Twelve potential source hatcheries in 9 states were identified. Six cases, including a case in Minnesota, reported the hatchery in Webster City, Iowa as the source of live poultry.
Tags:
salmonellosis, chicks, ducklings, live poultry, backyard flocksOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL, AZ, AR, CA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Braenderup |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | BR88 (Minnesota designation) |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 44 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 6 |
Sources & documents
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