When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, Pet Bearded Dragons - June 2024

Key points

This outbreak is over. Bearded dragons may carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your bearded dragon.

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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 26 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

Recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak. The true number of sick people in this outbreak is also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.