Key points
This outbreak investigation is over. Public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with veiled chameleons. All sick people in this outbreak were children two years old or younger. Any reptile can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your pet veiled chameleon or any pet reptile.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the five children in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people was likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.