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WV Health Alert 238 - Salmonella Typhimurium

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak – WV

The West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium. Since early September, 41 cases have been reported. Patients range in age from 3 to 54 years, and five have been hospitalized. Exposures are under investigation, but no common source has been identified. To date, no cases outside of West Virginia have been linked to this outbreak, indicating a localized event. Timely reporting and specimen submission are essential to identifying the source. These cases highlight the importance of continued collaboration between healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health for Salmonella surveillance. Salmonella Typhimurium is one of the most reported Salmonella serotypes in the United States. It is acquired primarily through consuming contaminated food or water, through contact with infected animals and their environments. Avoid salmonella by washing hands often, cook food thoroughly, and be careful while handling raw meat. Laboratory testing, including culture, is essential for the diagnosis of salmonellosis. Most patients recover without antibiotics, but infections can progress to bacteremia or septicemia in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

For more information visit CDC Health Alert Network or the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department at www.ohiocountyhealth.com

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Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
1500 Chapline Street, Room 106
Wheeling, WV 26003
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Howard Gamble, MPH, LHA
Administration
(304) 234-3682
(304) 830-0420
[email protected]

Mark Kennedy, LPN
Nursing
(304) 234-3682
[email protected]

Lock Johnson, RS
Chief Inspector-Environmental
(304) 234-3682
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William S Przybysz, MD
Health Officer
(304) 234-3682

Savannah Lowe, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition Director
(304) 234-3888
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Wayland Harris, EMT-P
Threat Preparedness Director
(304) 234-3682
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Amy Martinkosky, BS, MA, MD
Project HOPE Coordinator
(304) 234-3682
(740) 312-5777
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Faith Gandy, MPH
Regional Epidemiologist
(304) 234-3682
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WOCHD November 2026 Clinics & Programs

Posted 11/02/26

November 2026 Clinics & Programs Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department FREE TEST KITS AND SUPPLIES – The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department has free Radon Test Kits, NARCAN, Rapid HIV take home test kits, Condoms and more. For more information, call (304) 234-3682 or stop in to pick up a test kit or supplies from the health department. CHILDHOOD/YOUTH IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm. All regular childhood and back-to-school immu...

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