Laboratory-Acquired Dengue Virus Infection, United States, 2018

Authors :: Mary Beth Koza
Carolyn Herzig
Carl Williams
Teresa G Fisher
Jorge L. Muñoz-Jordán
Tyler M. Sharp
Freddy A. Medina
Kristin Long
Gabriela Paz-Bailey
Zack Moore
Garry B. Coulson
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 7, Pp 1534-1537 (2020)
Publication Year :: 2020
Publisher :: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2020.
Abstract: Investigation of a dengue case in a laboratory worker in North Carolina, USA, revealed that the case-patient prepared high-titer dengue virus stocks soon before illness onset. Improper doffing of gloves with an open finger wound likely resulted in cutaneous exposure. This case reinforces recommendations for enhanced precautions when working with high-titer dengue virus.