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  • Title: Seroprevalence of hantavirus and Yersinia pestis antibodies in professionals from the Plague control program.
    Author: Costa Éde C, Chioratto GT, Guaraná PT, Sobreira M, Aragão I, Silva R, Sotelino Rocha S, Tavares C, Paiva de Almeida AM.
    Journal: Rev Soc Bras Med Trop; 2013; 46(4):490-2. PubMed ID: 23904080.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Professionals who handle rodents in the field and in the laboratory are at risk of infection by the microorganis mharbored by these animals. METHODS: Serum samples from professionals involved in rodent and Yersinia pestis handling in field or laboratory work were analyzed to determine hantavirus and plague seroprevalence and to establish a relationship between these activities and reports of illnesses. RESULTS: Two individuals had antibodies against hantavirus, and two harbored antibodie against the plague; none of the individuals had experienced an illness related to their duties. CONCLUSIONS: These results confirm the risks of hantavirus- and plague-related field and laboratory activities and the importance of protective measures for such work.
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