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Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infection)

Organism

Salmonellosis is an illness caused by Salmonella bacteria. There are many different species of Salmonella bacteria which can infect both humans and animals.

General Information & Resources

Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infection) Law

Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety Code requires that retail pet stores that sell reptiles post warning signs and distribute written warnings to purchasers of reptiles about reptile-associated salmonellosis.

Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
PO BOX 149347 - Mail Code: 1956
Austin , TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
1100 W. 49th Street, Suite T-502
Austin , TX 78756-3199
United States