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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup Infections Associated with Mangoes (Final Update)

Posted October 11, 2012 3:00 PM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.

Epi Curve

This outbreak can be visually described with a chart showing the number of persons who became ill each day. This chart is called an epi curve. Please see the Timeline for Reporting of Salmonella Cases for more details on the reporting process.

Current Epi Curve

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup and Salmonella Worthington, by date of illness onset*

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset

*n=143 for whom information was reported as of October 10, 2012.

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Previous Epi Curves

September 13, 2012

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset*

*n=121 for whom information was reported as of September 13, 2012. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that occurred after August 20, 2012 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.

Epi Curve: August 29, 2012

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup, by date of illness onset*

*n=105 for whom information was reported as of August 29, 2012. Some illness onset dates have been estimated from other reported information. Illnesses that occurred after August 6, 2012 might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.