1/13. Reptile-associated salmonellosis--selected states, 1996-1998.During 1996-1998, CDC received reports from approximately 16 state health departments of salmonella infections in persons who had direct or indirect contact with reptiles (i.e., lizards, snakes, or turtles). Salmonella infection can result in invasive illness including sepsis and meningitis, particularly in infants. Despite educational efforts, some reptile owners remain unaware that reptiles place them and their children at risk for salmonellosis. This report summarizes clinical and epidemiologic information in four cases and provides information about state regulations to prevent transmission of Salmonella spp. from reptiles to humans.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/13. Infantile Salmonella meningitis associated with gecko-keeping.A serotype found mainly in reptiles was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid from a 2 month old baby with meningitis. A related salmonella was isolated from gecko faeces from the floor of the tank in the baby's home, suggesting a possible source of infection, and indicating the need for hygienic precautions in homes where reptiles are kept as pets.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/13. Salmonella virchow infection in an infant transmitted by household dogs.A 4-month-old male infant manifested diarrhea and Salmonella Virchow was isolated from his stool. The pathogen was repeatedly isolated from the infant over one month despite three regimens of treatment with antibiotics, to which the isolate was sensitive. Three household dogs were kept in his home and S. Virchow was isolated from two of them. The infant was admitted to hospital and was treated with antibiotic, then the pathogen was finally eliminated. Antibiotic sensitivity pattern and PFGE pattern produced by restriction enzyme Xba I of the isolate from the infant was completely similar to those of the isolates from the dogs. The above findings indicated that the present S. Virchow infection in the infant was transmitted by the household dogs.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/13. Canine salmonellosis: A review and report of dog to child transmission of salmonella enteritidis.dogs have been shown to harbor 53 salmonellae serotypes. Multiple simultaneous infections with 2 to 4 serotypes have been observed. The prevalence of canine salmonellosis may be a high as 27 per cent. salmonella typhimurium and S. anatum are the most common etiologic agents. dogs commonly experience a sub-clinical course of salmonellosis. Some investigators state that the dog may serve as a source of human infections. A few reports in the literature have documented this fact. The transmissions of S. enteritidis from dog to child is described in this article.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/13. Salmonella Give infection in 2 dairy herds.Salmonella Give infection was investigated in 2 adjacent dairy herds because of the impact of milk contamination on public health. Once the status of the infection in a herd was established by fecal analyses, consecutive fecal testings, in conjunction with preventive measures, appeared to be consistent and cost-effective tools for the monitoring and control of salmonellosis in dairy herds.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/13. Reptile-associated salmonellosis--selected states, 1998-2002.During 1998-2002, CDC received reports from state health departments regarding salmonella infections in persons who had contact with reptiles (e.g., lizards, snakes, and turtles). salmonella infections usually cause gastroenteritis but can result in invasive illness (e.g., septicemia and meningitis), especially in infants and immunocompromised persons. For decades, reptiles have been known as a source for salmonellosis; however, numerous reptile owners remain unaware that reptile contact places them and other household members, including children, at greater risk for salmonellosis. Increasing evidence suggests that amphibians (e.g., frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders) also can pose risks for salmonellosis in humans. This report describes cases of reptile-associated salmonellosis in six states, offers recommendations on preventing transmission of Salmonella from reptiles and amphibians to humans, and provides an update on state regulations mandating education at pet stores about salmonellosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/13. salmonella enterica subspecies houtenae serotype 44:z4, z23:--as a rare cause of meningitis.reptiles can carry and shed the bacterium Salmonella without showing any signs of illness. Transmission occurs by ingesting Salmonella after handling a reptile or objects contaminated by a reptile. Young children are especially vulnerable to Salmonella infection and can experience serious complications. We describe a case of reptile-associated Salmonella meningitis in a 2.5-month-old infant.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/13. Outbreak of multidrug-resistant salmonella typhimurium associated with rodents purchased at retail pet stores--united states, December 2003-October 2004.During 2004, the minnesota Department of Health (MDH) public health Laboratory notified CDC about the isolation of multidrug-resistant salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium from ill hamsters from a minnesota pet distributor. This report describes two of the first identified human cases associated with this outbreak, summarizes the multistate investigation of human S. Typhimurium infections associated with exposure to rodents (e.g., hamsters, mice, and rats) purchased at pet stores, and highlights methods for reducing Salmonella transmission from pet rodents to their owners. This is the first documented salmonellosis outbreak associated with pet rodents. Findings demonstrate that the handling of pet rodents is a potential health risk, especially for children. public health practitioners should consider pet rodents a potential source of salmonellosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/13. An unusual sequel to imported Salmonella zanzibar.In August, 1980 a rare serotype S. zanzibar was isolated in the North of scotland from a man home on leave from malaysia, whence he returned in November having been bacteriologically negative 2 months previously. In December however, S. zanzibar was isolated from a bulk milk sample taken at a nearby dairy farm. No illness occurred among milking cows which had been brought inside from pasture in mid-October. Since 1972 a variety of different salmonella serotypes had been identified in cattle, milk and other samples at this farm, with seagulls being implicated as the vector transmitting infection from the sewage of a local town on to farmland and an adjacent loch. Although water from this source has not been used in recent years for drinking by cattle, it is utilized for washing floors within the dairy premises. Since 1979, following an outbreak affecting consumers, all milk produced at the farm has been pasteurized.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/13. Veterinary surgeons as vectors of Salmonella dublin.Salmonella dublin is an important bovine pathogen, causing dysentery, abortion, and death from septicaemia. S dublin dermatitis, a little-recognised occupational hazard for veterinary surgeons, does not cause serious disability or inconvenience. During a survey of brucellosis in south-west wales four cases of S dublin dermatitis were seen in veterinary surgeons. One surgeon was reinfected three years later. On all five occasions the veterinary surgeons had not worn or had discarded polyethylene gloves. An apparently healthy cow may serve as a latent carrier of S dublin. Thus when disease starts in a closed, protected herd reactivation of infection within the herd is usually blamed and its introduction by extraneous agents considered to be unlikely. Veterinary surgeons should be regarded as potential vectors of S dublin.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.5keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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