The CDC is investigating multistate salmonella outbreaks tied to pet hedgehogs and bearded dragons

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The CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to pet bearded dragons and hedgehogs

The outbreaks of different strains of salmonella have caused approximately a dozen hospitalizations that investigators have linked back to contact with animals.Thirty-two people in 17 state have been infected with the Salmonella Typhimurium strain, and 16 of 23 ill people reported contact with a hedgehog, the CDC said. Five people were hospitalized, but there have been no reported deaths, according to the CDC.

Salmonella Fast FactsThe CDC was able to identify the outbreak strain from a sample collected from a bearded dragon and its environment at the home of an ill person in Virginia.Read MoreThe CDC said that the hedgehogs came from various sources, varying from breeders to pet and online stores. The CDC believes that the bearded dragons came from pet stores across a number of states.

 

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Why is this legal to breath wild animals as pet?!? When people will learn their lesson? Ever dumb person have dragon or hedgehogs as pet deserves what they get.

I guess this puts an end to my petting reptiles, and cooking finger foods tv show idea.

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There a comfort pet...especially to the CDC Scientist under political pressure!😷

Just wash your damn hands!!!!

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Just stop eating them!

Why victor Blackwell is not your weekly anchorman is beyond me. Smart, thoughtful, courteous. He should be leading this! Great job Victor.

Is ChinaNetworkNews going to demand all pets wear mandatory Oxygen Deprivation masks that murdered 2 kids in China & also cause Legionnaires disease?

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You forgot to blame Trump.

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Wash your hands after handling your pets people!

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