According to the new report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a salmonella outbreak happened in the US. The officials affirmed that people should not kiss or cuddle chicken since they risk getting salmonella infection.
PEOPLE KISSED CHICKEN AND GOT SALMONELLA
The report is far from being a fake as there have been 181 cases of salmonella reported this year in the US, 33 of them requiring hospitalization. Fortunately, no deaths have been registered, until this moment.
An investigation that involved people who reported problems was conducted. Patients were asked a large number of questions, including if they had contact with animals, as well as what they have eaten during the week.
What appears to be extremely curious is that, most of the 181 cases of salmonella, were caused by live chickens, rather than dead ones. Of the infected, 64 people who were questioned affirmed they bought live baby poultry from 17 different feed supply stores and hatcheries, in a variety of states.
In accordance with the CDS reports, one of the reasons people got sick involved kissing their chicken. Many people, who were questioned, affirmed that they cuddled and even kissed the live poultry. However, when asked how many people had admitted to kissing or cuddling a chicken, the CDS refused to answer, reporting there is no data regarding this issue.
HOW TO PREVENT SALMONELLA?
Even if salmonella seems to be creating a craze among many people in different states, it can be prevented, not only by trying not to kiss or cuddle chicken. Here is what people can do, in order to stay healthy and away from this virus:
- People who have a weak immune system or are under the age of 5 should not touch live poultry.
- Eating or drinking near the areas where birds live must be avoided.
- Keeping live poultry inside the houses is dangerous, especially when they come near the place where food is stored or prepared.
Therefore even if there have been registered almost 200 cases of people infected with salmonella, this issue can be easily avoided. Just take good care of yourself and, of course, stop kissing chicken!
