2012 Outbreak of Salmonellosis at a County Jail, Texas
An outbreak of Salmonella infections occurred at the Bexar County downtown jail facility in August 2012. Between 70 and 100 inmates were ill. Four men were sent to a local hospital for treatment.
Tags:
salmonellosis, salmonella, bexar+county, jailOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 70 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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