Puppies to blame for drug-resistant infections

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – There is a surprising source at the origin of an infection that has caused the disease of more than 100 people in at least 18 states.

Little innocent puppies, cute, sweet and kind.

The bacterium Campylobacter is a common bacterium that can trigger diarrhea, stomach upset and fever.

The major problem is that it is often resistant to antibiotics.

The survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that puppies from six pet store chains, from January 2017 to February 2018, were behind the outbreak. ;epidemic.

At least 26 people were hospitalized and samples taken from each patient showed that the bacteria were resistant to all the antibiotics used to treat it.

Most people can usually recover from an infection with Campylobacter bacteria in about five days without treatment.

99% of patients observed by the CDC report having had direct contact with a puppy.

95% say that what they touched is a puppy who has been treated with antibiotics.

In spite of all this, experts are simply saying use common sense when it comes to new animals.

Wash or disinfect your hands before and after handling them.