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Accession Number:
AD0843832
Title:
Two Cases of Accidental Infection of Man by an Attenuated (Vaccine) Strain of Bacillus Anthracis
Corporate Author:
ARMY BIOLOGICAL LABS FREDERICK MD
Report Date:
1968-07-01
Abstract:
Laboratory personnel who prepare anthrax spore vaccines as well as individuals who use such products are exposed to infection if the vaccine is placed in contact with a wound or bruise. The resulting infection is quite benign with formation of only a small necrotic focus at the site of inoculation, very limited edema, no general reaction - recovery in two weeks.
Supplementary Note:
Trans. of Institut d'Hessarek. Archives (Iran) n5 p73-77 1947.
Pages:
0006
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Document partially illegible.
File Size:
0.26MB
