Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian

Hanna, Jeffrey N., McBride, William J., Brookes, Dianne L., Shield, Jack, Taylor, Carmel T., Smith, Ina L., Craig, Scott ., and Smith, Greg A. (2006) Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian. Medical Journal of Australia, 185 (10). pp. 562-564.

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Abstract

A veterinarian became infected with Hendra virus (HeV) after managing a terminally ill horse and performing a limited autopsy with inadequate precautions. Although she was initially only mildly ill, serological tests suggested latent HeV infection. Nevertheless, she remains well 2 years after her initial illness. Recently emerged zoonotic viruses, such as HeV, necessitate appropriate working procedures and personal protective equipment in veterinary practice.


Item ID:	3698
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1326-5377
Keywords:	hendra virus; occupational health; horse; flying fox
Additional Information:	Reproduced with permission from the Medical Journal of Australia. Hanna, Jeffrey N., McBride, William J., Brookes, Dianne L., Shield, Jack, Taylor, Carmel T., Smith, Ina L., Craig, Scott ., and Smith, Greg A. (2006) Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian. Medical Journal of Australia, 185 (10). pp. 562-564. ISSN 1326-5377
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2009 22:35
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110309 Infectious Diseases @ 34% 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1108 Medical Microbiology > 110804 Medical Virology @ 33% 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified @ 33%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920404 Disease Distribution and Transmission (incl. Surveillance and Response) @ 34% 92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920504 Occupational Health @ 33% 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920109 Infectious Diseases @ 33%
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