Background:Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Uganda (antigenic formula: 3,
{10} |
)
Animal reservoir: S. Uganda has been isolated from cattle, pigs, camels, and chickens.
Geographical distribution: S. Uganda is widely distributed, reports of this serovar include countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Outbreaks: Prior to 2019, there were only a few small outbreaks reported.
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | US - Multistate | Papayas | 71* |
2013 | US - Louisiana | Pork | 6 |
2001 | US - New York | Pork | 11 |
2001 | US - Chicago | Pork | 12 |
*This outbreak is on-going as of 7/3/19. Check the CDC website for most current information (link # 5 below).
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