By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other federal and state agencies report investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections linked to contact with pig ear dog treats.
Forty-five people infected, including 12 hospitalizations with the outbreak strain of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- have been reported from 13 states–Iowa reporting the most cases with 12, followed by Michigan (7) and New York (6).
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Interviews with ill people indicate pig ear dog treats are the likely source of this outbreak. A common supplier of pig ear treats in this outbreak has not been identified.
The outbreak strain is multi-drug resistant, according to officials. Whole genome sequencing analysis of Salmonella isolates from 30 ill people predicted antibiotic resistance or decreased susceptibility to ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, nalidixic acid, streptomycin, sulfisoxazole, tetracycline, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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These antibiotic-resistant infections may be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics, and may require a different antibiotic choice.
CDC recommends pet owners take steps to keep their families healthy while feeding pets.
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