Key points
ob体育 and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet geckos. Geckos can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your pet gecko.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the 8 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.