Ocular Vaccinia Infection in Laboratory Worker, Philadelphia, 2004
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چکیده
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.
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دوره 12 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2006