在加拿大,与狗食有关的沙门氏菌爆发使27人生病,有6人住院,目前仍在继续。
A salmonella outbreak linked to dog food sickened 27 in Canada, with six hospitalized, and remains ongoing.
加拿大的沙门氏菌爆发使27人生病,主要在艾伯塔省和不列颠哥伦比亚省,与被污染的狗食和食疗有关。
A salmonella outbreak in Canada has sickened 27 people, primarily in Alberta and British Columbia, linked to contaminated dog food and treats.
6人住院,实际病例数可能更高,因为许多有轻微症状的人并不寻求医疗护理。
Six individuals were hospitalized, and the actual number of cases is likely higher, as many with mild symptoms do not seek medical care.
2月至8月,据报艾伯塔省、安大略省、不列颠哥伦比亚省以及西北地区都发生疾病,受影响最大的是女性,年龄从新生儿到87岁不等。
Illnesses were reported across Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories between February and August, with most affected individuals being female and ranging in age from newborn to 87.
公共卫生官员表示疫情持续爆发, 没有一个供应商被确认, 沙门氏菌可以通过与宠物、食物或食疗接触传播。
Public health officials say the outbreak is ongoing, no single supplier has been identified, and salmonella can spread through contact with pets, their food, or treats.
症状包括发烧、腹泻、呕吐和胃抽筋,通常在6至72小时内出现。
Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, typically appearing within six to 72 hours.
卫生当局建议,在处理宠物食物、使用单独的用具、将宠物食物与人类食物分开存放、以及遵照贮存指示以减少风险之后,彻底洗手。
Health authorities recommend thorough handwashing after handling pet food, using separate utensils, storing pet food away from human food, and following storage instructions to reduce risk.