Infectious disease outbreaks currently being reported on by CDC. Listings include those outbreaks for which content is currently published on the CDC website.
U.S.-Based Outbreaks
- Meningitis – Multistate outbreak
First announced October 2012 - Peanut Butter – Salmonella Bredeney
First announced September 2012 - Ricotta Salata Cheese – Listeriosis
First announced September 2012 - Hedgehogs - Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections
First announced September 2012 - Mangoes - Salmonella Braenderup
First announced August 2012 - Yosemite National Park – Hantavirus
First announced August 2012 - Cantaloupes – Salmonella Typhimurium Infections
First announced August 2012 - 2012 West Nile Virus
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Washington
First announced April 2012 - Small Turtles – Human Salmonella Infections
First announced March 2012
Recent investigations reported on CDC.gov
Outbreaks Affecting International Travelers
- Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
First announced August 2012 - Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Uganda
First announced July 2012 - Please see the Travelers' Health site for a complete list.
Further Sources for Content about Specific Outbreaks
- Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks
Descriptor text: Foodborne outbreaks listed by year
- Health Alert Network
Health alerts, health advisories, updates, and info service messages. Designed for public health and medical communities.
- Recent Outbreaks and Incidents
Events involving the CDC Emergency Operations Center
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Outbreak investigation reports included among other content. Note that outbreak material includes state health department investigations. Designed for public health and medical communities.
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