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Drug-Resistant Illness

Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut
Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut A multi-state outbreak of a drug-resistant illness linked to pet store puppies is currently under investigation, according to the CDC. As of December 2017, two people in both Connecticut and New York were infected with Campylobacter bacteria -- which is resistant to commonly recommended, first-line antibiotics making it difficult to treat. Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicates that contact with puppies sold through Petland stores is a likely source of this outbreak. Since the last update on October 30, 2017, 30 more ill people have been reported from 11 states. The most recent il…