2021 Outbreak of Salmonellosis Associated with a Prison, Virginia
In August 2021, public health officials in Virginia investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections at a prison/jail. Twenty-two people were ill. Three people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | VA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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