Staggered enforcement of infection control and prevention measures following four consecutive potential laboratory exposures to imported Brucella melitensis

Summary: From 2015 until 2020, Brucella melitensis was isolated four times in our microbiology laboratory. All patients had travelled in endemic-areas. Immediately after the first occurrence, all laboratory staff were risk-stratified and preventive and protective measures were applied according to C...

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Main Authors: V.Y. Miendje Deyi, M. Mori, N. Dauby, P. Clevenbergh, B. Mahadeb, A. Loizidou, E. Maillart, D. Martiny, A.L. Debyttere, M. Gerard, M. Hallin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088921000160