[A case of human brucellosis caused by accidental injection of animal vaccine].
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.
Squarcione
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Servizi Igiene Pubblica, Roma.
Maggi
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Lo Caputo
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De Gennaro
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Carbonara
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002004:Brucella Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000635:transmission; D002417:Cattle; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013594:Syringes; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
D002004:Brucella Vaccine
Su un caso di brucellosi umana da puntura accidentale con vaccino animale.