Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian
- 20 November 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 185 (10) , 562-564
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00692.x
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.Keywords
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