The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that at least 15 people in nine states have been sickened with Salmonella linked to pet bearded dragons. Four people have required hospitalization, but no deaths have been reported.

New York has reported four cases, Ohio and California have each reported

Continue Reading CDC says new Salmonella outbreak has been traced to bearded dragons

The CDC has updated investigation details into a Salmonella Vitkin and IIIb outbreak connected to bearded dragons. As of Jan. 20, 2023, there have been 32 people infected, 12 with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Vitkin and 20 people with the outbreak strain of Salmonella IIIb.

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Continue Reading Year-long Salmonella outbreak connected to bearded dragons sickens 32

The CDC has announced that 44 people have been infected with  Salmonella Uganda from bearded dragons. Foods, surfaces and utensils can become cross contaminated if proper hygiene practices are not followed.

On Nov. 19, 2021, the Oregon Health Authority collected samples from a bearded dragon in a sick person’s home
Continue Reading Outbreak strain of Salmonella traced to pet bearded dragons; 25 states involved