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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today in an update that ten more people infected with the epidemic strain of Salmonella were reported, bringing the total to 27 people. Two people were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Six other states are included in this survey (CA, IN, KS, MI, OR, TN).
Forty-two percent of sick people are children aged 12 or younger.
A common supplier of hedgehogs in this epidemic has not been identified. Sick people reported purchasing hedgehogs from a variety of sources, including pet stores, ranchers, and online.
Hedgehogs can wear Salmonella germs in their excrement while appearing healthy and clean. Germs can easily spread to their bodies and to everything in the area where they live.
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water just after touching, feeding, caring for a hedgehog or cleaning your habitat. Adults should supervise handwashing in young children.
Do not kiss or cuddle hedgehogs as this can spread Salmonella germs to your face and mouth and make you sick.
Do not let hedgehogs roam freely in places where food is prepared or stored, such as kitchens.
Clean hedgehog habitats, toys and supplies outside the house whenever possible.
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