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Multidrug-resistant Salmonella Newport linked to Mexico - Traveler Warning
2 years ago •source wwwnc.cdc.gov
Outbreak
United States
The CDC has issued a traveler alert due to a Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico. They report some travelers who have spent time in Mexico have been infected with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Newport. Many travelers with MDR Salmonella Newport infections reported eating beef, cheese (including queso fresco and Oaxaca), beef jerky, or dried beef (carne seca) before they got sick. This MDR Salmonella has developed the ability to defeat drugs designed to kill them. Infections with MDR Salmonella can be difficult to treat.CDC advises people who plan to travel to Mexico to follow these recommendations to prevent Salmonella infection:
- Follow safe eating, drinking, cooking, and food handling habits to help reduce your chance of getting sick while traveling.
- Be aware that beef jerky and other dried beef products can cause illness if not prepared safely. If you don’t know whether beef jerky was prepared safely, consider not eating it.
- Handle and cook beef safely when preparing it at home.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating, before and after touching food, and after using the toilet.
DO NOT:
- Eat beef that may be raw or undercooked.
- Eat soft cheese that might be made from raw or unpasteurized milk.
- Eat food prepared by someone who is sick or has recently been sick.
- Prepare food for others while you are sick.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/salmonella-newport-mexico
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