"The outbreak is believed to be linked to backyard poultry, such as ducks and chickens. The first reported infection linked to the outbreak is believed to have occurred on February 26, affecting one individual."
"Upon whole-genome sequencing of samples collected from those infected, all cases showed resistance to fosfomycin, an antibiotic commonly used to treat Salmonella infections."
"Nearly 80% of the affected individuals reported having contact with backyard poultry before becoming sick. The CDC then sampled some backyard poultry and found that it carried the same strain of Salmonella that was making the people sick."
The CDC reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, with 34 confirmed cases across 13 states. The outbreak involves the Salmonella Saintpaul strain, resistant to fosfomycin and other antibiotics. Nearly 80% of affected individuals had contact with backyard poultry. The first infection occurred on February 26, and 13 people were hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported. The actual number of infections may be higher due to delays in reporting and diagnosis.
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