Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Contact With Baby Poultry From a Single Agricultural Feed Store Chain and Mail-order Hatchery, 2009

Abstract

Live baby poultry remain an important source of human salmonellosis, particularly among children. Preventing these infections requires comprehensive interventions at hatcheries and agricultural feed stores; pediatricians should inform patients of risks associated with live poultry contact.