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Turtle-associated human salmonellosis.

Frank Stam1, Tessa E H Römkens, Thecla A M Hekker

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. f.stam@vumc.nl

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|November 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Turtle owners can contract salmonellosis, a bacterial infection, from their pets. This risk is increased when taking proton-pump inhibitors, highlighting a potential interaction between medication and reptile-associated zoonotic disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Reptiles, particularly turtles, are known reservoirs for Salmonella bacteria.
  • Salmonellosis is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Exotic pet ownership is a growing trend, increasing potential for human-animal pathogen transmission.

Observation:

  • A patient with a history of exotic turtle breeding experienced recurrent severe diarrhea.
  • The second episode of diarrhea was confirmed as salmonellosis.
  • The patient was undergoing treatment with a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI).

Findings:

  • The patient's salmonellosis was linked to turtle exposure.
  • Proton-pump inhibitor use was identified as a potential contributing factor to contracting the infection.

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  • This case highlights a specific risk associated with reptile-associated salmonellosis in immunocompromised or susceptible individuals.

    • Implications:

    • Healthcare providers should consider reptile exposure in patients with unexplained diarrhea, especially those on PPIs.
    • Public health messaging should emphasize safe handling practices for pet reptiles.
    • Further research is warranted on the interaction between PPIs and the susceptibility to zoonotic infections from reptiles.