The majority of turtle-related Salmonellosis affects which age group?

• A. Elderly
• B. Teenagers
• C. Young children
• D. Infants under one year

Answer: (C)

Young children are most commonly affected because they are the group most likely to handle turtles and put their hands or objects in their mouths, combined with developing immune systems that are more susceptible to infection. Turtles can carry Salmonella in their intestines and shed it in feces, contaminating cages, toys, and surfaces; when young kids touch these and then put their hands in their mouths, transmission is more likely. While infants under one year can still get sick, the majority of turtle-related Salmonellosis cases occur in children, especially those under five, making this the most affected age group.