| Iguana-associated salmonellosis in a young adult. | |
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PMID: 7495823 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Review a case of Salmonella infection in a young adult related to handling of an infected iguana. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: Most cases of Salmonella infection related to handling of reptiles have occurred in children. We report a case of Salmonella diarrhea in a 19-year-old male who kept a pet iguana. The iguana was asymptomatic, but Salmonella grew from stool specimens. CONCLUSIONS: Those who keep iguanas as pets, which are particularly attractive to adolescents and young adults, should be aware that iguanas frequently carry Salmonella. Those caring for adolescents and young adults should always inquire into the pet-keeping habits of their patients when illnesses develop. |
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Authors:
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B J Weil; P B Martens; J S Harte |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Volume: 17 ISSN: 1054-139X ISO Abbreviation: J Adolesc Health Publication Date: 1995 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-01-18 Completed Date: 1996-01-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102136 Medline TA: J Adolesc Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 120-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. |
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Adult Animals Animals, Domestic / microbiology* Disease Reservoirs* Humans Iguanas / microbiology* Male Reptiles / microbiology Salmonella Infections / etiology*, prevention & control Zoonoses* |
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