When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, November 2025

Key points

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

front view of bearded dragon

When people got sick

This chart shows when the 20 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)