Salmonella Outbreak-Investigation Update
February 10, 2009
Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009
Update for February 9, 2009 (next web update will be available Thursday, February 12)
Today's Highlights
Case count is 600 in 44 states with latest confirmed, most recent reported illness beginning on January 23, 2009
Clinical Features/Signs and Symptoms
Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12–72 hours after infection. Infection is usually diagnosed by culture of a stool sample. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Although most people recover without treatment, severe infections may occur. Infants, elderly persons, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely than others to develop severe illness. When severe infection occurs, Salmonella may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
More general information about Salmonella can be found here under Salmonella FAQs.
More information on this investigation can be found below.
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