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People in state get Salmonella linked to wild songbirds By Rita R. Robison on April 16, 2021 at 10:39 PM
Salmonella Typhimurium, which may be linked to wild songbirds, particularly Pine Siskins.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 19 cases of
Salmonella in eight states as of March 31.
Washington state is currently reporting six cases, one each in Clark, King, Lewis, Kitsap, Spokane, and Thurston counties. Three Washington cases have required hospitalization.
Symptoms of
Salmonella can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, the infection can be fatal. Infants, young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk.
Officials: 6 sickened by Salmonella linked to songbirds
April 5, 2021
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) Six Washington residents have become ill in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, believed to be linked to wild songbirds, particularly Pine Siskins, state health officials said Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 19 cases of Salmonella in eight states, the Washington state Department of Health said.
Washington state on Monday reported one case each in Clark, King, Lewis, Kitsap, Spokane and Thurston counties. Three Washington cases have required hospitalization, officials said. No further information about how people were infected was released.
Salmonella germs can spread between species of birds, to pets and to people, officials said.
By Kathi O Shea April 6, 2021 7:29 am
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OLYMPIA, Wash. Six Washington residents have been sickened as part of a multi-state Salmonella outbreak believed to be linked to wild songbirds.
The CDC reports a total of 19 cases of Salmonella in eight states.
Washington state is currently reporting six cases, of which three have required hospitalization.
Beth Melius, an epidemiologist with the state Department of Health, says cleaning your bird feeder or bird bath weekly can help keep people and animals healthy.
Symptoms of Salmonella can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain and can be fatal in severe cases.
Infants, young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk.