Threat LensBiologicalExtensively drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak in Canada - updates

Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak in Canada – updates

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak
Threat LensBiologicalWorldNorth America
By Rita Lamberti

Victims

Wounded

13

Date

March 28, 2024

What happened

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) investigated an outbreak of dangerous drug-resistant (XDR) Salmonella infections in six Canadian provinces. The investigation identified two sources: Exposure to raw meat prepared for pets and contact with cattle, like calves. There were 44 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella drug-resistant in six provinces: Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Between July 2020 and January 2024 thirteen individuals (ranging in age from 0 to 91 age) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.  

Where it happened

Main sources

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2023/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html

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