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New York City issues advisory after imported Brucella melitensis cases expose microbiology laboratory workers
Posted by Robert Herriman on July 20, 2015
The New York City Health Department issued a health alert Friday after two recent imported cases of the zoonotic bacterial infection, Brucella melitensis were reported in the city.
In April and May 2015, two laboratory-confirmed cases of Brucella melitensis were reported, exposing dozens of health workers to the serious bacterium.
Health officials are reminding clinicians to get travel histories and risk exposures from patients presenting with fever and infectious disease symptoms. If brucellosis or infection from another highly infectious agent is suspected, inform the clinical laboratory so that laboratorians can take special precautions to prevent exposure.
The NYC Health Department describe the two incidents in great detail...
New York City issues advisory after imported Brucella melitensis cases expose microbiology laboratory workers
Posted by Robert Herriman on July 20, 2015
The New York City Health Department issued a health alert Friday after two recent imported cases of the zoonotic bacterial infection, Brucella melitensis were reported in the city.
In April and May 2015, two laboratory-confirmed cases of Brucella melitensis were reported, exposing dozens of health workers to the serious bacterium.
Health officials are reminding clinicians to get travel histories and risk exposures from patients presenting with fever and infectious disease symptoms. If brucellosis or infection from another highly infectious agent is suspected, inform the clinical laboratory so that laboratorians can take special precautions to prevent exposure.
The NYC Health Department describe the two incidents in great detail...