salmonella and new baby

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Posted by Yvette on May 29, 2000 at 11:51:06:

Hello =) I am 6mos pregnant with my 1st baby. That is nerve wracking to me as is. Anyway, I always new that my iguana could have salmonella. When I handle her or her things, I wash my hands when done. She does free roam sometimes, walks on the carpet and couch. I found an article here on kingsnake that really scared me. It talks about the dangers of "indirect" contact. It also says to "remove the reptile from the home of someone under 5yrs of age". As far as I know, salmonella is not airborne. I do not want to give my iguana away. My iguana is very special to me, she's a member of this family. I wont give my iguana away. I feel that if I handle her and her things with caution I will eliminate the threat of "indirect" salmonella contamination to the baby. As far as I know, chicken contains high levels of salmonella, why dont they warn against cooking chicken in your home till the child is over 5yrs old? Btw, I dont eat chicken, Im a vegetarian. Anyway, could anyone offer me any insight on this subject? Thank you, Yvette

Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis -- Selected States, 1996-1998

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: Hello =) I am 6mos pregnant with my 1st baby. That is nerve wracking to me as is. Anyway, I always new that my iguana could have salmonella. When I handle her or her things, I wash my hands when done. She does free roam sometimes, walks on the carpet and couch. I found an article here on kingsnake that really scared me. It talks about the dangers of "indirect" contact. It also says to "remove the reptile from the home of someone under 5yrs of age". As far as I know, salmonella is not airborne. I do not want to give my iguana away. My iguana is very special to me, she's a member of this family. I wont give my iguana away. I feel that if I handle her and her things with caution I will eliminate the threat of "indirect" salmonella contamination to the baby. As far as I know, chicken contains high levels of salmonella, why dont they warn against cooking chicken in your home till the child is over 5yrs old? Btw, I dont eat chicken, Im a vegetarian. Anyway, could anyone offer me any insight on this subject? Thank you, Yvette

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