Quick Update: Salmonella Enteridis in Pet Guinea Pigs
- Peera Hemarajata
- Mar 27, 2018
- 1 min read
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/guinea-pigs-03-18/index.html
Involving 9 people from 8 states
WGS confirmed to be related
Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 17, 2015 to December 15, 2017
Same Salmonella Enteridis identified in sample from an ill person’s pet guinea pig in Vermont
These rodents may be carrying Salmonella and not appear to be sick
Pet rodents: NOT recommended for children <5 yo, should not be kept in childcare centers
Wash your hands after touching, feeding, or caring for pet rodents or cleaning their habitats
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