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B. anthracis in a wool-processing factory: seroprevalence and occupational risk / Esther Kissling in Epidemiology and Infection, (2011)Août ([08/11/2011])
[article] B. anthracis in a wool-processing factory: seroprevalence and occupational risk [printed text] / Esther Kissling, Author ; Pierre Wattiau, Author ; Bernard China, Author ; Martin Poncin, Author ; David Fretin, Author ; Yvo Pirenne, Author ; Germaine Hanquet, Author . - 2011 . - 1-8.
Languages : English (eng)
in Epidemiology and Infection > (2011)Août [08/11/2011] . - 1-8
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Anthrax ; Bacillus anthracis ; Journal Article ; Occupational ExposureAbstract: SUMMARYIn a Belgian wool-processing factory, living anthrax spores were found in raw goat hair and air dust, but confirmed anthrax cases had never been reported. Anthrax vaccines are not licensed nor recommended in Belgium. We conducted a B. anthracis seroprevalence study to investigate risk factors associated with positive serology and advise on protective measures. Overall 12·1% (8/66) employees were seropositive; 30% of persons processing raw goat hair and 20% of persons sorting raw goat hair were seropositive compared to 3% in less exposed jobs [adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) 44·4, P=0·001; aPR 14·5, P=0·016, respectively). The number of masks used per day was protective (aPR 0·3, P=0·015). Results suggest a dose-response association for those processing raw goat hair. Host-related factors probably played a role as antibody response varied from person to person within an exposure group. Workers exposed to raw goat hair should be offered higher protection against anthrax and have access to anthrax vaccines. Link for e-copy: http://vdic.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayA [...] Format of e-copy: VDIC IP recognition Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=2714 [article]Immunologic response of unvaccinated workers exposed to anthrax, Belgium. / Pierre Wattiau in Emerging Infectious Diseases, 15(2009)10 ([10/01/2009])
[article] Immunologic response of unvaccinated workers exposed to anthrax, Belgium. [printed text] / Pierre Wattiau, Author ; Marc Govaerts, Author ; Dimitrios Frangoulidis, Author ; David Fretin, Author ; Esther Kissling, Author ; Mieke Van Hessche, Author ; Bernard China, Author ; Martin Poncin, Author ; Yvo Pirenne, Author ; Germaine Hanquet, Author . - 2009 . - 1637-40.
Languages : English (eng)
in Emerging Infectious Diseases > 15(2009)10 [10/01/2009] . - 1637-40
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Anthrax ; Anthrax Vaccines ; Antibodies, Bacterial ; Bacillus anthracis ; Belgium ; Blotting, Western ; Cell Proliferation ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Humans ; Inhalation Exposure ; Journal Article ; Occupational Exposure ; Peer Review ; T-Lymphocytes ; United StatesAbstract: To determine immunologic reactivity to Bacillus anthrax antigens, we conducted serologic testing of workers in a factory that performed scouring of wool and goat hair. Of 66 workers, approximately 10% had circulating antibodies or T lymphocytes that reacted with anthrax protective antigen. Individual immunity varied from undetectable to high. Link for e-copy: http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/15/10/pdfs/1637.pdf Format of e-copy: PDF [Open Access] Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=2373 [article]