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Pet Turtles Can Cause Salmonella Infections

Public health officials urge people — and particularly families — to exercise caution when handling or caring for pet reptiles, such as turtles, lizards and snakes. Recently a four-week-old infant in Florida died from salmonellosis, a bacterial infection often associated with outbreaks of foodborne illness. However, in this case, the illness was due to Salmonella pomona, a strain of salmonella identified in the family’s pet turtle.

Reptiles are popular pets in the United States, but many of them carry the salmonella bacteria and shed it in their feces without showing any signs of illness. However, the bacteria can make people sick. Salmonella infections usually cause gastroenteritis, but can cause more severe invasive disease such as bloodstream infection or meningitis. Because the risk of severe illness is greatest in young children, the elderly, and people with suppressed immune systems, extra care and attention should be taken to avoid exposing them to possible infection. Read more at dhhs.state.nc.us.

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Falls at a construction site may not be your fault
The most common accident at construction sites is falls, either on the same level or from height. More fatalities occur from falls than any other construction activity.

 


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Fire Departments Encouraged to Stand Down
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Injury Terms

 


Today's Terms

Paraplegia

Definition:
Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord.

Liable

Definition:
Legally responsible. For example, a person may be liable for a debt, liable for an accident due to careless behavior, liable for failing do something required by a contract or liable for the commission of a crime.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Definition:
A blow or jolt to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can disrupt the function of the brain. Concussions, also called “closed head injuries,” are a type of TBI.

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  • Waterville
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