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Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet geckos, Canada
1 year ago •source canada.ca
Canada
####Update May 14, 2024The investigation has been closed, however it is possible that illnesses could still be reported because reptiles like geckos can carry Salmonella bacteria.
Source: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2024/outbreak-salmonella-geckos.html
March, 22, 2024
Public Health Notice: An outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to geckos has been reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada. As of March 22, 2024 there are 35 confirmed cases of Salmonella Lome illness reported in this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (2), Alberta (2), Saskatchewan (2), Manitoba (2), Ontario (18), Quebec (8) and New Brunswick (1).
Individuals became sick between March 2020 and January 2024. Five individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 0 and 84 years of age. Seven cases (20%) are in children 5 years of age or younger. More than half of the cases (66%) are female. The investigation is ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported.
The outbreak, which has been ongoing since March 2020, has been traced back to two types of geckos: the crested gecko and the leopard gecko. Many of those affected reported either direct or indirect contact with these pets or their habitats prior to falling ill. Some individuals fell sick despite not handling the geckos themselves, but lived in the same house where the pets were kept. The same strain of Salmonella was found in a gecko habitat from the home of an ill individual.
Source: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2024/outbreak-salmonella-geckos.html
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