Epi Curves
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry (Final Update)
Posted November 8, 2013 2:30 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, live poultry, including those kept in backyard flocks, are 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, Lille, Newport, or Mbandaka, by date of illness onset*
*n=157 for whom information was reported as of November 5, 2013
Previous Epi Curves
Persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis, Lille, Newport, or Mbandaka, by date of illness onset*
*n=125 for whom information was reported as of July 16, 2013
Illnesses that occurred after June 23, 2013 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, Lille, Newport, or Mbandaka, by date of illness onset*
*n=98 for whom information was reported as of May 31, 2013
Illnesses that occurred after May 8, 2013 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 and Salmonella Mbandaka, by date of illness onset*
*n=61 for whom information was reported as of May 7, 2013
Illnesses that occurred after April 15, 2013 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.
