학술논문

Secondary and Tertiary Transmission of Vaccinia Virus from US Military Service Member.
Document Type
Article
Source
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Apr2011, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p718-721. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Subject
*VACCINIA
*INFECTIOUS disease transmission
*VIRUS diseases
*VACCINATION complications
Language
ISSN
1080-6040
Abstract
During February and March 2010, the New York State Department of Health investigated secondary and tertiary vaccinia contact transmission from a military vaccinee to 4 close contacts. Identification of these cases underscores the need for strict adherence to postvaccination infection control quidance to avoid transmission of the live virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]