2008 Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg at a Nursing Home, Illinois
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg occurred at a nursing home in Illinois. Pureed foods were implicated as the vehicles of infection.
Tags:
group+b, s.+heidelberg, salmonellosis, salmonella+heidelburgOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Heidelberg |
| Vehicle(s): | Pureed Food |
| Location(s): | Nursing Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
| Number of deaths: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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