More than fifty people were infected with pathogenic Salmonella bacteria in a multi-state outbreak in U.S., probably from sushi that used raw tuna fish. Fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps are the main symptoms, usually after 12 to 72 hours of infection.
Health officials suspect that Salmonella paratyphi B strain has sickened the people. A particular brand or supplier of the ill-causing tuna has not been identified, however FDA has been trying to remove all Salmonella infected tuna food items from the marketplace. The latest outbreak has affected children of five years to adults of 65 years old.
In Southern California, 31 cases were reported, while 10 people were sickened by Salmonella in Arizona. New Mexico reported six cases, one each from Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Illinois and South Dekota. The outbreak was first reported in March.
According to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Salmonella causes 450 deaths in U.S. every year. This microscopic pathogen makes one million people in U.S. sick every year and of these around 19,000 require hospitalization.
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