According to a statement issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday, a new Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry has made at least seven persons sick in six American states.

The affected states include Missouri, which reports two cases, while Florida, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah and Visconsin have reported each case. Infections were recorded during February and March of this year, and all individuals were found to be infected with stress similar to Salmonella. This type has been linked to hatchery in previous outbreaks. The CDC notes that the investigation is on.

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that causes 1.35 million diseases annually in the United States. While previous outbreaks have been linked to contaminated foods such as cucumbers, eggs, unpassive milk, fresh basil, and even foreign pets such as Gexos and bearded dragons, backyard poultry has become a growing concern in recent years.

Health experts have warned that the chickens and other hen raised in the environment of the house can take Salmonella bacteria in their drops and their wings, beaks and feet, even if they appear to be clean and healthy. Direct contact with these animals or their environment can cause human infection. Last year, in a major outbreak associated with backyard poultry, there were 470 reports in 48 states, including a deadly.

People infected with Salmonella usually develop symptoms within 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Common signals include:

Diarrhea

Fever

Stomach cramps

nausea

vomit

Headache

Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without medical treatment. However, young children, large adults, and people with weak immune systems are more vulnerable to serious illness.

To reduce the risk of Backyard Poultry to Salmonella infection, CDC advises:

After handling poultry or their eggs, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Keeping poultry out of the house, especially kitchen and dining areas.

Avoid kissing or kissing chickens and ducks.

Care of children around the backyard herd to ensure safe conversation.

Cleaning all equipment used for poultry care, such as feeders and water containers, out.

In addition to Salmonella, backyard poultry can carry other infectious bacteria and parasites. This includes:

Campylobacter is another bacteria that causes diarrhea and fever.

Avian influenza (bird flu), although rare, can be transmitted to humans under certain conditions.

E. Coli, which can cause gastrointestinal issues.

Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can develop from dried bird droplets to breathe in dust.

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