Exotic Incident #111

Incident Date:
09/20/1996
Location:
, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Iguana
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A 3-week-old boy was admitted to the hospital with a fever, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea of 15 days’ duration. The boy was diagnosed with Salmonella, which he received from the family’s “pet” iguana.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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