The CDC has linked pets from pet stores with an outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni in people. The disease is usually self-limited and can be treated without antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection may include diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, but patients typically recover without medical treatment. The CDC is investigating the link between pet stores and the bacterial outbreak. The following information is provided as a courtesy to the public.
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A recent outbreak of infection linked to pet stores has caused at least 30 cases of illness. The CDC believes that puppy owners should follow their hygiene guidelines when caring for their dogs, and they recommend that people who purchase puppies from pet stores clean their homes and avoid touching them after they come in contact with them. The CDC says contact with the infected puppies may be the source of the outbreak.
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The CDC said it has identified 168 cases of Campylobacter jejuni infection linked to puppies from pet stores. Four of these cases required hospitalization. The outbreak has affected 30 people in 13 states. In Minnesota, Kentucky, and Ohio, the number of cases has doubled. In Kentucky, six people have been infected. However, this outbreak has been blamed on a single pet store.
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