1. A case of human brucellosis caused by accidental injection of animal vaccine
- Author
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S, Squarcione, P, Maggi, S, Lo Caputo, M, De Gennaro, S, Carbonara, Squarcione, S, Maggi, P, Lo Caputo, S, De Gennaro, M, and Carbonara, S.
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Adult ,Male ,Occupational Diseases ,Veterinary Medicine ,Syringes ,Animals ,Brucella Vaccine ,Humans ,Cattle ,Brucellosis - Abstract
The Authors describe the case of an acute brucellosis in a young veterinarian due to accidental injection of animal vaccine. The past history of the patient and the serological follow-up of the animals contacted by the professional did not evidence other risk contacts. The case evidence the real possibility that attenuated Brucella melitensis strains used in animal's vaccination can represent a source of occupational risk for this infection. In addition, it is important to notify similar cases to monitor the real extent of this phenomenon.
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- 1990