Latest Outbreak Information
At A Glance
- Reported Cases: 21
- States: 13
- Hospitalizations: 7
- Deaths: 0
- 21 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 13 states.
- 7 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been reported.
- Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that contact with pet turtles is the likely source of this outbreak.
- In interviews, 12 (71%) of 17 ill people reported contact with a turtle.
- This investigation is ongoing and CDC will provide updates when more information is available.
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