2017 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Linked to Eggs, Oklahoma
In February 2017 public health officials in Oklahoma investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis among residents at a long term care facility located in Oklahoma City. Nine people reported symptoms. Six were laboratory confirmed with Salmonella Enteritidis. Two people were hospitalized. One person died. The suspected source of illness was soft cooked eggs.
Tags:
salmonellosis, salmonella+enteritidis, eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OK |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Long Term Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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