When People Got Sick: Salmonella outbreak, Pet Bearded Dragons - October 2022

Key points

This outbreak investigation is over. Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your bearded dragon.

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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 32 people in these Salmonella outbreaks got sick.

The true number of sick people in these outbreaks is also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)