Backyard Chickens Are Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Across the US, CDC Warns
The CDC has reported an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella linked to backyard chickens across the United States. As of April 23, there have been 34 reported illnesses in 13 states, with 13 hospitalizations but no deaths. The CDC advises poultry owners to practice safe handling to prevent infection.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in over 30 reported cases and several hospitalizations across multiple states.
- ▪The bacteria involved have shown resistance to multiple antibiotics, raising concerns about treatment options.
- ▪CDC recommends washing hands after handling chickens and avoiding close contact with them.
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Backyard chicken lovers beware: an outbreak of drug-resistant Salmonella bacteria linked to these birds is spreading across the country. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported on the outbreak late last week. There have been over 30 reported cases in multiple states, along with several hospitalizations. In some of the cases, the bacteria have also shown resistance to more than one…
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