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Whether parrots or puppies, living with a fur room is an endless source of fun and joy for millions of people. Some studies have even shown that some pets canAdd years to your life. But if you own a Backyard Coop, you may want to start distinguishing your friends with feathers. It is because the American centers for the control of the disease and prevention (CDC) have just warned thatChickens have made at least 474 people sick across the United States part of an outstanding epidemic.

The latest announcement of the agency served as updated on aIn progressSalmonella epidemic Linked to the poultry of the Court and Ducks, representing a large tip of the 163 cases that the agency had reported since January on 24 May. According to CDC data, overvoltage sawPeople infected in 46 statesAmong which the median age is 36 years old. For 103 individuals - or 31% of the affected population, hospitalization was necessary and that the death associated with the Indiana epidemic was reported.

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The CDC also warned that actual infection numbers are probably much higher because many people who become infected with their illness without requiring medical attention. It can also sometimes take three to four weeks to test patients and evaluate whether or not they do some of an active epidemic.

In a previous opinion on May 20, the CDC warned that touching orManipulation of live chickens or ducks could put you at risk of severe bacterial infection, especially children under five, seniors aged 65 and older and immunocompromised persons, who are all more likely to serious complications. Ingenuity of interference.Salmonella. "Do not kiss and do not hook the garden poultry and do not eat and drink around them," warned the agency in their statement. "It can spreadSalmonella Germs to your mouth and make you sick ", even if the birds seem to be healthy and clean.

The agency says the mostcommonSalmonella symptoms Include diarrhea that is bloody or lasts more than three days, a fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit, vomiting and stomach cramps. The symptoms usually start between six hours and six days after the exhibition and the four to seven days before got rid. However, the CDC warns that 41% of the samples extracted from 382 of those infected during the epidemic showed signs of strains resistant to antibiotics of the bacterium.

"Most people withSalmonella The disease recovers without antibiotics. However, if antibiotics are needed, some diseases of this epidemic can be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice, "warned the CDC.

Above resist the urge to cuddle or kissing your potholes, the CDC also suggestsHand sanitizer near coops And wash your hands at any time you managed the birds or in their living environment. They also suggest cleaning the eggs properly and store them in the refrigerator as soon as you gather them.

Although the Agency preventers that infections are probably more widespread than data data, almost all states reported at least one case, including four states that reported more than 21 years. Read to see which states have seen most people sick by chickens and poultry court.

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Number of people reported: 23

Number of people reported: 23

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Number of people reported: 25

Number of people reported: 28

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