CDC have published a research notice on a multi -state outbreak of infections by Salmonella: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/mbandaka-05-01/index.html
Key points:
- Seven people in six states have become ill from Salmonella After having contact with domestic poultry.
- Poultry domestic birds, such as chickens and ducks, can carry bacteria Salmonella even if they look healthy and clean.
- You can get sick if you play your domestic poultry, or anything in your surroundings, and then you play your mouth or touch food and swallow bacteria Salmonella.
What you should do:
- Always wash your hands for 20 seconds after touching the birds, your supplies or collecting the eggs.
- Use a pair of exclusive shoes or boots for your chicken coop and do not use them inside your home.
- Keep birds and supplies outside the house to prevent bacteria in your home.
- Protect young children, who are more likely to take objects in their mouths or not wash their hands well, so they do not get sick since their immune system is still developing. Do not let children under 5 have the birds (including chicks and ducklings) or anything in the area where birds live and walk.
What business should do:
- The hatcheries should use best handling practices To help prevent Salmonella In birds and stores they must acquire the birds of hatcheries that take measures to reduce pollution by Salmonella
- Clean and disinfect the areas where birds are sold before receiving a new bird sending.
About the Salmonella:
- Most people with infection with Salmonella They present diarrhea, fever and stomach colic 6 hours to 6 days after having been exposed to bacteria.
- The disease usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most people recover without treatment.
- In some people the disease can be so serious that they need to be hospitalized.
- Children under 5 years of age, adults, 65 years old or over and people with the weakened immune system are more likely to get sick seriously.
If you have questions about cases in a particular state, call the health department of that state.
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Source of content:Office of Communications (OC)
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