When People Got Sick

Posted June 16, 2022

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.

This chart shows when the 56 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

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