Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Associated with Veterinary Clinic

Abstract

A Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium outbreak was associated with a veterinary clinic. Confirmed cases were in one cat, two veterinary technicians, four persons associated with clinic patients, and a nurse not linked to the clinic. This outbreak emphasizes the importance of strong public health ties to the animal health community.

Keywords

• Salmonella Typhimurium
• salmonellosis
• veterinary clinic
• Salmonella infections
• dispatch
• United States