2016 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Linked to Live Poultry
In 2016 public health officials investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections associated with contact with live poultry. A total of 129 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup was reported from 25 states. Among people who reported the date they became ill, illnesses began between January 27, 2016 and September 9, 2016. Among 105 ill people with available information, 27 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Tags:
salmonellosis, salmonella+braenderup, live+poultry, backyard+chickensOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2016 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, WA, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Braenderup |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 129 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 27 |
Sources & documents
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