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Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Cotham and Salmonella Kisarawe Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Bearded Dragons (Final Update)
Posted August 20, 2014 11:15 AM ET
This investigation is over. However, reptiles continue to be an cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. More information about Salmonella from reptiles and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available.
- Public Health Agency of Canada: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Bearded Dragons
- CDC Features
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- Gastrointestinal (Enteric) Diseases from Animals website
- Healthy Pets Healthy People website
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- Page last updated: August 20, 2014
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