Pine siskin Outbreaks of Salmonella in wild birds have been documented in previous years throughout the United States. The last major outbreak of Salmonella in North Carolina in wild birds was documented in April 2000.
How do you get salmonella from a bird feeder?
Salmonellosis is a common and usually fatal bird disease caused by the salmonella bacteria. It is transmitted through droppings and saliva when birds flock together in large numbers, such as at bird feeders.
Can you get salmonella from birds?
Birds can carry germs like Salmonella while looking healthy and clean. Salmonella germs can spread between birds, to pets, and to people. You can get sick when you touch your mouth with unwashed hands after touching wild birds, bird feeders or bird baths, or your pets that have contact with wild birds.
Can you get sick from bird feeder?
Salmonella can spread between species of birds, to pets, and to people. CDC will provide more information as it becomes available. You can get sick from touching a wild bird or something in its environment, such as a bird feeder or bird bath, and then touching your mouth or face with unwashed hands.
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