Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Poona Infections Associated with Pet Turtle Exposure--United States, 2014.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
; 64(29): 804, 2015 Jul 31.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26225480
ABSTRACT
In May 2014, a cluster of human Salmonella Poona infections was identified through PulseNet, the national molecular subtyping network for foodborne disease surveillance. Historically, this rare serotype has been identified in multiple Salmonella outbreaks associated with pet turtle exposure and has posed a particular risk to small children. Although the sale and distribution of small turtles (those with carapace [upper shell] lengths <4 inches [<10.2 cm]) is prohibited by federal law, they are still available for legal purchase online for "bona-fide" scientific, educational, or exhibition purposes, other than use as pets. In addition, small turtles are still available for illegal purchase through transient street vendors, at flea markets, and at fairs.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Salmonella
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Salmonella Infections
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Turtles
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Disease Outbreaks
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Pets
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Year:
2015
Type:
Article