The Centers for Disease Control announced Tuesday it is investigating a multi-state outbreak of a multi-drug resistant infection linked to contact with pet store puppies.
The CDC said 30 people have been infected so far in 13 states with the outbreak strain of Campylobacter jejuni.
Health officials have been able to identify contact with puppies, especially those from pet stores, as the likely source of this outbreak.
Among the 24 infected people who were interviewed, 21 reported having contact with a puppy and 15 of those said the puppy they had contact with was from a pet store.
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NEVER buy a puppy from a puppy store. Alway seek out a valid breeder or a pound puppy that has been checked out. Puppy breeders do not care about the health of their dogs health....just your money. I found out the hard way.
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