Backyard Poultry Flocks and Salmonellosis: A Recurring, Yet Preventable Public Health Challenge | Zendy

Casey Barton Behravesh | Zendy; Denise L. Brinson | Zendy; Brett A. Hopkins | Zendy; Thomas M. Gomez | Zendy

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Backyard Poultry Flocks and Salmonellosis: A Recurring, Yet Preventable Public Health Challenge

Author(s) -

Casey Barton Behravesh,

Denise L. Brinson,

Brett A. Hopkins,

Thomas M. Gomez

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

clinical infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1537-6591

pISSN - 1058-4838

DOI - 10.1093/cid/ciu067

Subject(s) - flock , medicine , public health , environmental health , salmonella food poisoning , salmonella , veterinary medicine , biology , bacteria , genetics , nursing

Poultry are well recognized as possible carriers of Salmonella species. As part of the local foods movement, backyard poultry flocks have increased in popularity in recent years. Between 1996 and 2012, 45 outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to live poultry from mail-order hatcheries were documented. This review examines the history of live poultry-associated salmonellosis in humans in the United States, the current status of the issue, and what can be done to help prevent these illnesses. An integrated One Health approach involving the mail-order hatchery industry, feed stores, healthcare providers, veterinarians, and backyard flock owners is needed to help prevent live poultry-associated salmonellosis.

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