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In 2012, 10 of 28 cases of reptile-associated salmonellosis occurred in young children (5 infants < 6-months). Pet reptiles included: terrapins, turtles, snakes, bearded dragons, and lizards. In a national telephone survey, 6 of 10 exotic pet shops were unaware of any potential health-risks from keeping reptiles in households with young infants. ................
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