Hidden Dangers of Bearded Dragons: Bearded dragons, though not fire-breathing mythical creatures, pose a significant health risk due to their potential to spread Salmonella infections. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory highlighting 15 cases of Salmonella infections across nine states, linked to these popular pet … [Read more...] about Hidden Dangers of Bearded Dragons: Are Your Kids at Risk?
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New Diphtheria-Like Illness Jumps from Pets to Humans – Are You Safe?
New Diptheria: In a first for the United States, two cases of a diphtheria-like illness transmitted between people and their pets have been identified in Utah and Colorado. The respiratory infections, occurring in 2022 and 2023, were caused by the Corynebacterium ulceran bacterium. This bacterium is closely related to the pathogen responsible for diphtheria. A recent study … [Read more...] about New Diphtheria-Like Illness Jumps from Pets to Humans – Are You Safe?