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(NewsCore) – The hype surrounding the latest Disney film, "The Princess and the Frog," led two British newspapers Monday to issue new warnings to kids about the dangers of kissing amphibians. The Daily Express and Daily Star unearthed research that shows kissing frogs will not lead to finding a prince ... but could lead to a nasty case of salmonella poisoning. The newspapers quoted the latest findings of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta which found 79 percent of cases of salmonella, reported in 31 U.S. states during 2009, were in children under the age of 10, with an average age of just five. The center revealed that contact with frogs was the most likely source of these infections. The American Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians reminded the public that instead of finding a prince, improper handling of amphibians and reptile could result in a nasty illness. Source from: MyFoxDetroit (http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpps/news/dpgonc-new-warning-for-little-princesses-who-kiss-frogs-fc-20100201_5885952) CDC Warning - Princess, do not Kiss the Salmonella Frog The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Typhimurium infections due to contact with water frogs including African Dwarf Frogs. Water frogs commonly live in aquariums or fish tanks. Amphibians such as frogs and reptiles such as turtles, are recognized as a source of human Salmonella infections. In the course of routine assessment, a number of cases with the same strain have been identified over many months. As of December 7, 2009, 48 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 25 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (2), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Mississippi (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (1). Among the persons with reported dates available, illnesses began between June 24, 2009 and November 14, 2009. Infected individuals range in age from <1 year old to 54 years old. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of patients are younger than 10 years old and the median age is 4 years. Fifty-five percent (55%) of patients are female. No deaths have been reported. Source from: Marlerblog (http://www.marlerblog.com/2009/12/articles/case-news/cdc-warning-princess-do-not-kiss-the-salmonella-frog/)
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