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In: Sampling for Biological Agents in the Environment, S. 207-241
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In: Sampling for Biological Agents in the Environment, S. 207-241
In: Biosecurity and bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science, Band 4, Heft 4, S. 391-396
ISSN: 1557-850X
A laboratory-confirmed, inadvertent transmission of vaccinia virus from an unusual source highlights the importance of epidemiologic tracing, proper biosafety practices in the clinical diagnostic laboratories, and educating clinicians and laboratorians to potential bioterrorism-initiated outbreaks as well as look-alike disease discrimination.
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During February and March 2010, the New York State Department of Health investigated secondary and tertiary vaccinia contact transmission from a military vaccinee to 4 close contacts. Identification of these cases underscores the need for strict adherence to postvaccination infection control guidance to avoid transmission of the live virus.
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In: Handbook of Biosurveillance, S. xiii-xiv