CDC updated the Salmonella outbreak linked to pet Bearded Dragons in 20 States with 32 illnesses

On January 20, 2023, the CDC issued an update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to pet bearded dragons. The CDC first reported the outbreak on October 12, 2022. However, by now, it has affected at least 32 people, with 12 people being infected with Salmonella Vitkin and 20 with Salmonella IIIb 61:z52:z53, and ten people were hospitalized in 20 different states. 47% of the cases have been children under five, and 11 of those affected have been under one. Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella in their droppings. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/beardeddragon-10-22/index.html

 

 CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons

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