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Ocular vaccinia infection in laboratory worker, Philadelphia, 2004.

Authors :
Lewis FM
Chernak E
Goldman E
Li Y
Karem K
Damon IK
Henkel R
Newbern EC
Ross P
Johnson CC
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2006 Jan; Vol. 12 (1), pp. 134-7.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

We report a case of ocular vaccinia infection in an unvaccinated laboratory worker. The patient was infected by a unique strain used in an experiment performed partly outside a biosafety cabinet. Vaccination should continue to be recommended, but laboratories with unvaccinated workers should also implement more stringent biosafety practices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6040
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16494730
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1201.051126