Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 26 illnesses and nine hospitalizations across 11 states due to a Salmonella outbreak caused by small turtles.
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Source: Phys.org