When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, Backyard Poultry -May 2024

Key points

These outbreak investigations are over. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.

A black and white-colored chicken walking around in a coop.
A black and white-colored chicken walking around in a coop.
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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 470 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)