The next time you see a hedgehog crossing the street, make sure to stay away. There have been seven cases of hedgehog-related salmonella infection reported by the Washington State Department of Health, one being fatal. Poor little varmint.
But if you do happen to come into contact with a hedgehog, maybe on your daily commute to work, make sure to wash your hands after handling. And of course, always wash your pet hedgehog s cage to avoid spreading the bacteria in your house.
It s always important to wash hands after handling pets--whether cat, hedgehog or turtle says Dr. Kava. Any animal can be a source of bacteria of various kinds.
ACSH s Dr. Josh Bloom is mightily relieved by these earth-shattering findings. He says I will finally be able to sleep at night knowing that this grave matter is finally being addressed. Now I can concentrate on other paramount issues, such as why certain flavors of Pez are no longer available.
