The 895 cases stem from eight multistate outbreaks of Salmonella, all linked to backyard birds, in every state except Hawaii and New Mexico.
To avoid Salmonella infections, the CDC recommends taking the following steps:
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching live poultry
- Don’t let backyard birds into the house
- Do not let children under 5 years old handle live poultry without adult supervision
Salmonella infection symptoms in humans include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most people can recover without treatment, but severe infections may require hospitalization.
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