Babies and bearded dragons: sudden increase in reptile-associated Salmonella enterica serovar Tennessee infections, Germany 2008

Abstract

Introduction: In 2008 a marked increase in Salmonella enterica serovar Tennessee infections in infants occurred in Germany. In March and April 2008, eight cases were notified compared to a median of 0–1 cases in 2001–2006. Materials and Methods: We carried out an investigation including a case–control study to identify the source of infection. A patient was a child