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Is there a current Salmonella outbreak?
On September 2, 2021, CDC identified an outbreak of 20 Salmonella Oranienburg infections. Since then, the outbreak has grown rapidly. As of September 21, 2021, 279 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 29 states (see map).
Where is Salmonella commonly found in the world?
Salmonella bacteria are widely distributed in domestic and wild animals. They are prevalent in food animals such as poultry, pigs, and cattle; and in pets, including cats, dogs, birds, and reptiles such as turtles.
How many cases of Salmonella are there in 2020?
As of December 17, 2020, a total of 1,722 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from all 50 states. 333 people (33% of those with information available) were hospitalized.
What media is used to detect Salmonella?
Traditional Methods – Clinical samples are typically cultured directly onto selective agar media, such as Xylose-Lysine-Desoxycholate (XLD) agar, and incubated at 37oC for 18-24 hours.
When does salmonella show up?
Salmonella Symptoms Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection. They include diarrhea that can be bloody, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without antibiotic treatment.
Where is there a salmonella outbreak?
CDC data shows the outbreak has stretched across the U.S.; Texas, 81, and Oklahoma, 40, have the most cases. Other notable states with outbreaks include Illinois, 23, Virginia, 22, and Minnesota, 19. The infected people have ranged in age from less than a year old to 89 years old; 59% of sick people are females.
Where is salmonella found geographically?
Salmonella live in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals, including poultry and other birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Salmonella may be found in the feces of some animals, and people can become infected if they do not wash their hands after contact with animals or animal feces.
Where is Salmonella endemic?
Typhoidal Salmonella Typhoid fever is an invasive, life-threatening systemic disease with an estimated global annual burden of over 27 million cases, resulting in more than 200,000 deaths. It is endemic in developing countries particularly in the Indian subcontinent, South and Central America, and Africa.
How do you identify Salmonella?
Salmonella species are found in faeces, blood, bile, urine, food and feed and environmental materials. The type species is Salmonella enterica. Isolates are identified by a combination of colonial appearance, serology (agglutination with specific antisera) and biochemical testing.
How do you detect Salmonella?
Diagnosing Salmonella infection requires testing a specimen (sample), such as stool (poop) or blood. Testing can help guide treatment decisions. Infection is diagnosed when a laboratory test detects Salmonella bacteria in stool, body tissue, or fluids.