US Outbreaks of Zoonotic Diseases Spread between Animals & People
Below is a selected list from CDC of outbreaks of human infections linked to contact with animals and animal products in the United States. This list is not comprehensive, and outbreaks may have occurred that are not included here.
2023
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella
2022
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella
2021
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella
2020
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella
2019
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella
2018
Poultry at Poultry Slaughter Plants – Psittacosis
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2017
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2016
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2015
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2014
Live Poultry – Salmonella
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2012
Live Poultry – Salmonella
Live Poultry – Salmonella
Live Poultry – Salmonella
2011
Chicks and Ducklings – Salmonella
2023
Small Turtles – Salmonella
2022
Pet Bearded Dragons– Salmonella
Small Turtles – Salmonella
Pet Bearded Dragons – Salmonella
2021
Small Turtles – Salmonella
2020
Pet Bearded Dragons – Salmonella
Pet Turtles – Salmonella
2019
Pet Turtles – Salmonella
2017
Pet Turtles – Salmonella
2015
Small Turtles – Salmonella
Pet Crested Geckos – Salmonella
2014
Pet Bearded Dragons – Salmonella
2013
Small Turtles – Salmonella
2012
Small Turtles – Salmonella
2011
Water Frogs – Salmonella
2020
Pet Hedgehogs – Salmonella
2019
Pet Hedgehogs – Salmonella
2018
Guinea Pigs – Salmonella
2017
Pet Rats – Seoul Virus
2014
Frozen Feeder Rodents – Salmonella
2012
Hedgehogs – Salmonella
Rodents – Hantavirus
Rodents – Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)
2010
Frozen Rodents – Salmonella