Weil B J, Martens P B, Harte J S
Department of Medicine, Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
J Adolesc Health. 1995 Aug;17(2):120-2. doi: 10.1016/1054-139X(95)00061-V.
Review a case of Salmonella infection in a young adult related to handling of an infected iguana.
Case report.
Most cases of Salmonella infection related to handling of reptiles have occurred in children. We report a case of Salmonella diarrhea in a 19-year-old male who kept a pet iguana. The iguana was asymptomatic, but Salmonella grew from stool specimens.
Those who keep iguanas as pets, which are particularly attractive to adolescents and young adults, should be aware that iguanas frequently carry Salmonella. Those caring for adolescents and young adults should always inquire into the pet-keeping habits of their patients when illnesses develop.
回顾一例与接触受感染鬣蜥有关的年轻成年人沙门氏菌感染病例。
病例报告。
大多数与接触爬行动物有关的沙门氏菌感染病例发生在儿童身上。我们报告一例19岁男性沙门氏菌腹泻病例，该男性饲养了一只宠物鬣蜥。这只鬣蜥没有症状，但粪便标本中培养出了沙门氏菌。
将鬣蜥作为宠物饲养的人，鬣蜥对青少年和年轻成年人尤其有吸引力，应该意识到鬣蜥经常携带沙门氏菌。在青少年和年轻成年人患病时，照顾他们的人应始终询问其患者的养宠习惯。
