Outbreak of Vaccinia Virus Infection from Occupational Exposure, China, 2017

Human infections with vaccinia virus (VACV), mostly from laboratory accidents or contact with infected animals, have occurred since smallpox was eradicated in 1980. No recent cases have been reported in China. We report on an outbreak of VACV from occupational exposure to rabbit skins inoculated wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Emerging infectious diseases 2019-06, Vol.25 (6), p.1192-1195
Hauptverfasser:	Lu, Bing, Cui, Lun-Biao, Gu, Min-Hua, Shi, Chao, Sun, Chuan-Wu, Zhao, Kang-Chen, Bi, Jun, Tan, Zhong-Ming, Guo, Xi-Ling, Huo, Xiang, Bao, Chang-Jun
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents, Occupational Adult Animals Care and treatment China - epidemiology Disease Outbreaks Dispatch Genes, Viral History, 21st Century Humans infections Male Middle Aged Occupational Exposure orthopoxvirus Outbreak of Vaccinia Virus Infection from Occupational Exposure, China, 2017 Phylogeny Public health Rabbits Smallpox Smallpox vaccines Vaccination Vaccines Vaccinia Vaccinia - epidemiology Vaccinia - history Vaccinia - transmission Vaccinia - virology vaccinia virus Vaccinia virus - classification Vaccinia virus - genetics Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Human infections with vaccinia virus (VACV), mostly from laboratory accidents or contact with infected animals, have occurred since smallpox was eradicated in 1980. No recent cases have been reported in China. We report on an outbreak of VACV from occupational exposure to rabbit skins inoculated with VACV.
ISSN:	1080-6040 1080-6059
DOI:	10.3201/eid2506.171306