PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium – USA: human, pet turtles

Salmonella — United States
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Typhimurium infections linked to small turtles. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence show that contact with small turtles is making people sick.
Epidemiologic data
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As of 20 Feb 2021, a total of 22 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium have been reported from 7 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging