CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry, Affecting 13 States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that at least 34 individuals across 13 states have contracted salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry. These infections include strains resistant to common antibiotics, raising public health concerns. The affected states include Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The CDC's investigation revealed that nearly 80% of those infected had contact with backyard poultry, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. The infections have resulted in 13 hospitalizations, with more than 40% of the cases involving children under the age of five. The CDC advises that proper hygiene, such as washing hands after handling poultry, can help prevent the spread of these infections. 
