Key points
These outbreak investigations are over. Geckos can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your pet gecko and other pet reptiles.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the 113 people in these Salmonella outbreaks lived.
These outbreaks 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.