Puppies have sickened at least 30 people with a drug-resistant bacteria, CDC says. As of Tuesday cases were confirmed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming.
The outbreak of a strain of Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning, has spread to 13 states and caused four hospitalizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Most of those infected came in contact with puppies, and many were at pet stores. At least 12 people who were infected came in contact with puppies at Petland, a national pet store chain.
The CDC advises basic sanitation practices after coming in contact with a puppy, handling its food or cleaning its waste: Wash your hands with soap and water, don’t let dogs lick your mouth or open wounds and take your dog to the vet if it appears sick.
Source: usatoday.com
