Oregon Health Authority report links newborn salmonellosis case to parents' backyard poultry.
Oregon Health Authority report links a case of salmonellosis in a newborn to the parents' backyard poultry. The investigation found that the baby, born 150 miles from the parents' home, contracted Salmonella Thompson, a strain found in the family's chickens. The report highlights the risks home chicken flocks pose to newborn babies, even in the absence of direct contact between the child and infected birds.
April 11, 2024
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