The CDC warns backyard poultry owners to not kiss and snuggle poultry chickens or eat and drink near them after recording 163 salmonella cases across 43 states.
The CDC released some guidelines on what to do around songbirds and bird feeders to keep animals healthy and avoid the salmonella outbreak that sickened several people across the country.
Various species of small songbirds are dying in parts of British Columbia, in Canada - and the deaths are linked to a salmonella outbreak from birdbaths and feeders.
The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.
Some strains of salmonella have found a way to evade plant defenses through the stomates of the leafy vegetables which protects them from the immune system of the plant and from being washed off by water.
Queensland is now facing an outbreak of salmonella, as 17 cases have been reported since June 26. Queensland Health is warning backyard poultry owners to practice necessary biosecurity measures to ensure the safety of everyone handling the animals.
The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.
One person has died and eight others were hospitalized due to Salmonella infection caused by eating contaminated ground beef. The infection has spread to six states.
Experts are on a serious quest to combat bacterial infections as researchers from Frankfurt made a critical discovery on how body cells fight salmonella bacteria.
When diarreah hits a victim, It is essential to give the patient immediate medical care. The most effective remedy for this is vaccination. Vaccines preventive dosage protects a person from the harmful effects of pathogens.