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- Title
Immunologic response of unvaccinated workers exposed to anthrax, Belgium.
- Authors
Wattiau P; Govaerts M; Frangoulidis D; Fretin D; Kissling E; Van Hessche M; China B; Poncin M; Pirenne Y; Hanquet G; Wattiau, Pierre; Govaerts, Marc; Frangoulidis, Dimitrios; Fretin, David; Kissling, Esther; Van Hessche, Mieke; China, Bernard; Poncin, Martine; Pirenne, Yvo; Hanquet, Germaine
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2009, Vol 15, Issue 10, p1637
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3201/eid1510.081717