Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Carrau (antigenic formula 6,14,[24]:y:1,7) is a serovar of the O:6,14 (H) serogroup.
Outbreaks: Salmonella Carrau is a rare Salmonella serotype; outbreaks associated with this serotype have been linked to melons imported into the US.
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases | Number of hospitalizations |
2019 | US - 9 states | Fresh cut melon | 93 | 23 |
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