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Accidental Mycobacterium bovis infection in a veterinarian
M M Cooke1, A J Gear, A Naidoo
1Institute of Veterinary Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. teonepu@ihug.co.nz
Case:
A veterinarian developed tenosynovitis and secondary carpal tunnel syndrome following accidental inoculation of Mycobacterium bovis during the necropsy of a tuberculous possum from Westland, New Zealand.
Clinical Relevance:
M. bovis infection is a zoonotic disease, and occupational exposure to tuberculous animals places people at risk of contracting the disease.
Conclusions:
Adhering to safe work practices reviewed in this article is important to minimise the risk of infection to people handling tuberculous animals.
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