2014 Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks (Final Update) – Epi Curves
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks (Final Update)
Posted October 21, 2014 12:45 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, live poultry, including those kept in backyard flocks, remain an important cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. More information about Salmonella from live poultry and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available.
Final Epi Curve
This outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of persons who became ill each day This chart is called an epi curve. Please see the Timeline for Reporting of Salmonella Cases for more details on the reporting process.
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Newport, or Hadar by date of illness onset*
*n=361 for whom information was reported as of October 14, 2014
Previous Epi Curves
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Newport, or Hadar by date of illness onset*
*n=344 for whom information was reported as of September 23, 2014
Illnesses that occurred after August 24, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Newport, or Hadar by date of illness onset*
*n=300 for whom information was reported as of August 5, 2014
Illnesses that occurred after July 8, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis or Newport, by date of illness onset*
*n=249 for whom information was reported as of June 25, 2014
Illnesses that occurred after May 28, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Newport, or Hadar, by date of illness onset*
*n=126 for whom information was reported as of May 27, 2014
Illnesses that occurred after May 3, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis or Newport, by date of illness onset*
*n=60 for whom information was reported as of May 7, 2014. Illnesses that occurred after April 11, 2014 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
