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Reptiles carry salmonella?
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kuffodog Posts: 60	Quote 2009-01-31, 10:54 Household that have turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, or salamanders, their family members—including children, other pets, and themselves—are at risk of being exposed to Salmonella. Reptiles’ skin and shells are often contaminated with the bacteria, which can lead to serious illness and even life-threatening infections. So why focus on the turtle if all these animals spread the risk? Stephen Sundlof, who heads the FDA’s center for veterinary medicine, says that unlike other reptiles, turtles are marketed to children. I say make your children wash their hands after they handle their pet turtles! http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/The-trouble-with-turtles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577535?contextCategoryId=37126 [veterinaryteam.dvm360.com]

Reptiles carry salmonella?

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Quote 2009-01-31, 10:54

Household that have turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, or salamanders, their family members—including children, other pets, and themselves—are at risk of being exposed to Salmonella.

Reptiles’ skin and shells are often contaminated with the bacteria, which can lead to serious illness and even life-threatening infections. So why focus on the turtle if all these animals spread the risk? Stephen Sundlof, who heads the FDA’s center for veterinary medicine, says that unlike other reptiles, turtles are marketed to children.

I say make your children wash their hands after they handle their pet turtles!

http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/The-trouble-with-turtles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577535?contextCategoryId=37126 [veterinaryteam.dvm360.com]

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