By Irene Collins US leading pediatricians' group warned parents all over the nation and people with immune system problems, that hamsters, baby chicks,

ATLANTA, Oct. 6 (UPI) - Many have turned to non-traditional pets because they are considered easier to care for, but these animals can pose health risks, U.S. officials say.
Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caution parents, pediatricians and veterinarians to be aware of the risks that exotic animals and pets can pose to children. A study published in the journal Pediatrics outlined the diseases that can be transmitted to children when they come in contact with reptiles, rodents, mammals, birds, amphibians, non-human primates and fish.
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Pets like hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles pose health risks to children, according to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
These animals are more prone than cats and dogs to bite, scratch or claw people, particularly children younger than 5 years old, and transmit dangerous and potentially deadly germs, like salmonella, the physicians said.

WASHINGTON (AFP) � Exotic pets such lizards and more common animals like hamsters and hedgehogs pose a health risk to children and the elderly,

Boston (ChattahBox) - A new study has shown that hamsters, as well as other exotic pets such as lizards, monkeys can pose a major health risk to children

Boston (dbTechno) - According to a new study released on Monday, hamsters, as well as exotic pets such as lizards, monkeys, etc. can pose a serious health