Infectious disease outbreaks currently being reported on by CDC. Listings include those outbreaks for which content is currently published on the CDC website.
U.S.-Based Outbreaks
Recent investigations reported on CDC.gov
- Ground Beef – Salmonella Enteritidis Infections
First announced July2012 - Live Poultry – Human Salmonella Hadar Infections
First announced July 2012 - Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Washington
First announced April 2012 - Live Poultry - Human Salmonella Montevideo Infections
First announced June 2012 - Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections
First announced June 2012 - Live Poultry – Human Salmonella Infections
First announced June 2012 - Raw Scraped Tuna Product - Salmonella Bareilly
First announced April 2012 - Small Turtles – Human Salmonella Infections
First announced March 2012
Outbreaks Affecting International Travelers
Please see the Travelers' Health site for a complete list.
Further Sources for Content about Specific Outbreaks
- Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks
Descriptor text: Foodborne outbreaks listed by year
- Health Alert Network
Health alerts, health advisories, updates, and info service messages. Designed for public health and medical communities.
- Recent Outbreaks and Incidents
Events involving the CDC Emergency Operations Center
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Outbreak investigation reports included among other content. Note that outbreak material includes state health department investigations. Designed for public health and medical communities.
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