Salmonella outbreak tied to pet bearded dragons, CDC says | Daily Post

The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) warned Monday about an outbreak of salmonella tied to pet bearded dragons. 

In an investigation discover, the company mentioned there had been 44 diseases and 15 hospitalizations reported throughout 25 states. 

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE SPREADS TO 29 STATES

No deaths have been reported. 

"Bearded dragons can carry salmonella germs in their droppings even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to their bodies and anything in the area where they live and roam," the CDC defined. "You can get sick from touching your bearded dragon or anything in its environment and then touching your mouth and swallowing salmonella germs."

To remain wholesome round pet bearded dragons, homeowners ought to at all times wash fingers completely with cleaning soap and water proper after touching or feeding it or cleansing the realm the place it lives, keep away from kissing or snuggling the bearded dragon, make sure that to not eat or drink round it, hold it away from the kitchen, hold bearded dragon provides out of the home and clear provides away from the kitchen.

The CDC famous that bearded dragons and different reptiles are not recommended for youngsters youthful than 5, adults aged 65 and older and folks with weakened immune programs. 

A bearded dragon perches on a person's palm


A bearded dragon perches on an individual's palm
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Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths within the U.S. yearly, and meals is the supply for many of those diseases.

Signs of salmonella embody diarrhea, fever and abdomen cramps and normally start six hours to 6 days after swallowing the micro organism.

BEARDED DRAGONS LINKED TO SALMONELLA OUTBREAK ACROSS 8 STATES, CDC SAYS

Most individuals get well with out therapy after 4 to seven days. 

Nonetheless, some folks – particularly these with weakened immune programs, kids youthful than 5 and adults older than 65 – could expertise extra extreme sickness, requiring medical therapy or hospitalization.


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