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How could a turtles bacteria be bad for someone who has cancer and lyphemdema?
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Salmonella: Small turtles may carry salmonella which also infects humans.
Answered 6/9/2013
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Salmonella: Many different types of turtles carry salmonella, a nasty bacterium that nobody wants to meet, cancer or not. It will give you several days of fever and diarrhea, and can cause later complications such as joint problems. Pets or in the wild, it's best not to be too friendly with them.
Answered 12/10/2013
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