Salmonella (Salmonellosis)

Alaska Surveillance Data

Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella, which live in the intestinal tracts of animals, including birds. Salmonella are usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

There are over 2,500 serotypes, or groups, of Salmonella. Some are more common than others, and some cause different diseases. In particular, the serotypes "typhi" and "paratyphi" cause a different disease called Typhoid Fever. Typhoid fever is uncommon in the US- most disease caused by Salmonella is caused by other serotypes.

Providers are reminded to report suspected or confirmed cases of Salmonellosis to Alaska Section of Epidemiology at 907-269-8000.

Resources for the General Public

• Salmonella Fact Sheet
• CDC Salmonella Website
• CDC Typhoid Fever Website

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• Printable Salmonellosis Questionnaire
• Fillable Salmonellosis Questionnaire
• Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi CDC form  ​This form should be completed only for cases of S. typhi and paratyphi.
  
• Reporting requirements Salmonellosis is a reportable condition. Follow this link for details on how to report.
• Typhoid and Paratyphoid report
  
• Laboratory – Testing Requests
• Browse the Epidemiology Bulletin Archive for bulletins associated with Salmonella

Infectious Disease Program Resources

• Alaska Five Year Surveillance Summary
• Conditions Reportable to Public Health Manual