Abstract
We report a case of ocular vaccinia infection in an unvaccinated laboratory worker. The patient was infected by a unique strain used in an experiment performed partly outside a biosafety cabinet. Vaccination should continue to be recommended, but laboratories with unvaccinated workers should also implement more stringent biosafety practices.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / diagnosis*
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / drug therapy
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / pathology
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / virology*
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
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Laboratories
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Occupational Exposure*
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Research Personnel*
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Safety
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Vaccinia / diagnosis*
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Vaccinia / drug therapy
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Vaccinia / pathology
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Vaccinia / virology*
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Vaccinia virus / isolation & purification
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Vaccinia virus / physiology*
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous