Map Shows Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Across 13 States: What To Know
A drug-resistant strain of Salmonella Saintpaul has infected at least 34 people across 13 states, primarily linked to contact with backyard poultry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children under 5 represent a significant portion of cases, and while no deaths have been reported, 13 individuals were hospitalized. The CDC warns the actual number of infections may be higher due to unreported or undiagnosed cases.
- ▪The outbreak involves a drug-resistant strain of Salmonella Saintpaul linked to backyard poultry exposure.
- ▪As of April 13, 34 cases have been confirmed across 13 states, with illness onset between late February and late March.
- ▪Over 40% of cases are in children under 5 years old, and 13 patients have been hospitalized.
- ▪Poultry sampled in Ohio tested positive for the same strain found in human cases, supporting the connection to backyard flocks.
- ▪The CDC emphasizes that infections can occur without direct bird contact, such as through contaminated objects or environments.
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By Sam StevensonAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A drug‑resistant strain of Salmonella Saintpaul has sickened at least 34 people across 13 states after exposure to backyard poultry, prompting a federal investigation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has said.Children account for a significant share of cases, with CDC data showing more than four in 10 patients are under 5 years old. No deaths have been reported.Laboratory testing shows the outbreak strain may be resistant to key antibiotics.
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