Archives of Disease in Childhood · 1997 · 65 citations · 4 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesDiagnostic MicrobiologyPediatric GastroenterologyZoonotic Disease EpidemiologyBacterial ZoonosesCompanion Animal ZoonosesFoodborne ZoonosesGastrointestinal DiseaseGastrointestinal InfectionsZoonotic Disease DetectionGastrointestinal Parasitism In ReptilesHome Food EnvironmentReptile BacteriologyReptile GastroenterologyReptile Infectious DiseasesSalmonella EnteritisSalmonella InfectionsZoonotic Intestinal Parasites
Two children presented with signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis. Salmonella chameleon was isolated from the stool of one child and also from an iguana kept in the home as a pet. Salmonella arizonae was isolated from the stool of the other child and also from four snakes sharing the same household. Exotic reptiles are unsuitable pets to share the home environment with infants.
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