B virus (Herpesvirus simiae) and human infection.
B virus (Herpesvirus simiae) infections in macaque colonies are common. Herpetiform lesions as well as asymptomatic shedding of virus in bodily secretions from macaques pose a risk to animal handlers and laboratory workers. Fatal encephalitis in humans infected with B virus has occurred. Dermatologists may become involved in the initial evaluation of animal handlers exposed to this virus through bites or infectious secretions.
Benson
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Dermatology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Malane
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SL
Banks
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R
Hicks
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Hilliard
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J
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D005260:Female; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D006568:Herpesvirus 1, Cercopithecine; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011677:Punctures; D014412:Tumor Virus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*
D000212:Acyclovir