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Salmonellosis (Salmonella)
Peanut butter-related Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak – January 2009
For current information regarding this outbreak, please visit the FDA's Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak page and the CDC's Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009 page.
Frequently Asked Questions: Health
Salmonellosis
- What is Salmonellosis?
- How common is Salmonellosis?
- Is Salmonellosis required to be reported to health authorities?
- What are the symptoms of Salmonellosis?
- How is Salmonellosis transmitted?
- What is the incubation period (the time from exposure to Salmonellosis until the time symptoms occur)?
- How long does an infected person stay ill?
- How long does the bacteria survive in the environment?
- How is Salmonellosis diagnosed?
- How long does it take for test results to be available?
- How sick can an infected person get?
- How is Salmonellosis treated?
- What are steps for avoiding disease transmission/getting the disease?
- Where can I get more information?
This document has been adapted from information provided by the CDC.
