Is a test confirming salmonellosis enough to show it came from Veggie Bootie?
Usually not. If the stool or urine test confirms that you have salmonellosis, it is still necessary to prove that you have the specific type of salmonellosis associated with the outbreak. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. In this case, the outbreak is associated with a certain type called Salmonella Wandsworth. Thus, the stool or urine sample testing has to show that not only do you have salmonellosis but also that it was caused by Salmonella Wandsworth. The testing necessary to show that you have Salmonella Wandsworth can be done at most hospitals or private medical laboratories. Your doctor has to order the testing. If testing confirms that you have Salmonella Wandsworth, the law in your state requires that your doctor or the hospital has to report the test findings to the state health department. The state health department will usually do further testing (or send the sample to the Unites States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC) to confirm if the
