IFL Science: Humans Kissing Hedgehogs Causing Disease Outbreak

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IFL Science: There currently are at least 11 cases of Salmonella under investigation in multiple states. Pet hedgehogs can carry this bacterium that make humans sick. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that hedgehog owners stop cuddling their pets, because there’s reason to believe its spreading the bacterial disease. Read more about this here.

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