Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian.
A veterinarian became infected with Hendra virus (HeV) after managing a terminally ill horse and performing a limited autopsy with inadequate precautions. Although she was initially only mildly ill, serological tests suggested latent HeV infection. Nevertheless, she remains well 2 years after her initial illness. Recently emerged zoonotic viruses, such as HeV, necessitate appropriate working procedures and personal protective equipment in veterinary practice.
Hanna
Jeffrey N
JN
Queensland Health, Cairns, QLD, Australia. jeffrey_hanna@health.qld.gov.au
McBride
William J
WJ
Brookes
Dianne L
DL
Shield
Jack
J
Taylor
Carmel T
CT
Smith
Ina L
IL
Craig
Scott B
SB
Smith
Greg A
GA
D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D045404:Hendra Virus / Q000145:classification* / Q000276:immunology; D045464:Henipavirus Infections / Q000635:transmission* / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000097:blood; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M