Immunologic Response of Unvaccinated Workers Exposed to Anthrax, Belgium

Immunologic Response of Unvaccinated Workers Exposed to Anthrax, Belgium

To determine immunologic reactivity to Bacillus anthrax antigens, we conducted serologic testing of workers in a factory that performed scouring of wool and goat hair. Of 66 workers, ≈10% had circulating antibodies or T lymphocytes that reacted with anthrax protective antigen. Individual immunity va...

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Main Authors: Pierre Wattiau, Marc Govaerts, Dimitrios Frangoulidis, David Fretin, Esther Kissling, Mieke Van Hessche, Bernard China, Martine Poncin, Yvo Pirenne, Germaine Hanquet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
anthrax
protective antigen
wool-sorter
ELISA
subclinical infection
bacteria
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/10/08-1717_article

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