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

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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Main Authors: Bing Lu, Lun-Biao Cui, Min-Hua Gu, Chao Shi, Chuan-Wu Sun, Kang-Chen Zhao, Jun Bi, Zhong-Ming Tan, Xi-Ling Guo, Xiang Huo, Chang-Jun Bao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
vaccinia virus
disease outbreaks
orthopoxvirus
vaccination
smallpox
infections
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/6/17-1306_article

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