Backyard Chickens Are Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Across the US, CDC Warns
An outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella linked to backyard chickens is spreading across the U.S., with 34 cases reported in 13 states as of April 23, according to the CDC. The bacteria show resistance to multiple antibiotics, including fosfomycin, raising public health concerns. While no deaths have been reported, 13 of the 27 cases with available data required hospitalization. The CDC advises proper hygiene and warns against close contact like kissing or snuggling chickens.
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Backyard chicken lovers beware: an outbreak of drug-resistant Salmonella bacteria linked to these birds is spreading across the country. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported on the outbreak late last week. There have been over 30 reported cases in multiple states, along with several hospitalizations. In some of the cases, the bacteria have also shown resistance to more than one…
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