Pierre also could have Campylobacter infection. Transmission of Campylobacter infection has been associated with the preparation or consumption of raw or undercooked chicken, and consumption of contaminated water and unpasteurized milk. Campylobacter can cross-contaminate fruits and vegetables when they contact surfaces that may have touched raw chicken such as knives and cutting boards. Campylobacter also has a low infectious dose. Finally, Pierre is at risk for Salmonella infection.
Children living in households with reptiles, such as iguanas, are at increased risk.
Since 1985, Salmonella serotype Enteritidis has emerged as a pathogen in raw shell eggs. Chickens may become bacteremic with Salmonella Enteritidis, which seeds the eggs transovarially. Therefore, an egg that is clean and has a normal appearance may be contaminated. Many outbreaks of Salmonella infection have been associated with foods that contain raw or undercooked eggs. Salmonella infections also have been associated with undercooked meat and poultry and fresh fruits and vegetables.