Loading...- A total of 41 persons infected with the same strains of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from several states since November 1, 2013.
- 62% of ill persons were ages 21 years of age or younger.
- 36% of ill persons were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
- Epidemiologic and laboratory findings linked these Salmonella Typhimurium infections to exposure to various clinical and college and university teaching microbiology laboratories.
- These strains of Salmonella Typhimurium have been associated with outbreaks linked to microbiology laboratory exposure in the past.
- Laboratory-associated salmonellosis continues to be a public health problem. This web posting serves as a reminder notice to be aware that bacteria used in microbiology laboratories can make you or others who live in your household sick, especially young children, even if they have never visited the laboratory.
- Either non-pathogenic or attenuated bacterial strains should be used when possible, especially in teaching laboratories. This practice will help reduce the risk of students and/or their family members becoming ill.
- Guidance documents for work with Salmonella and other similar human pathogens can be found on the Key Resources page.
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