An Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to snakes and rodents in Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and provincial public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections in eight provinces. The outbreak is ongoing, as recent illnesses have been reported to the PHAC. The outbreak is linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Many individuals who became sick reported having direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before their illnesses occurred. As of April 13, 2023, there are 45 confirmed cases of Salmonella illness reported in the following provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (5), Saskatchewan (1), Manitoba (3), Ontario (22), Quebec (11), New Brunswick (1) and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). WGS showed that some Salmonella illnesses that date back to 2022 were determined to have the same genetic type as the illnesses that occurred in 2023.  @ Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to snakes and rodents - Canada.ca

 

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