Staggered enforcement of infection control and prevention measures following four consecutive potential laboratory exposures to imported Brucella melitensis

• Main Authors: V.Y. Miendje Deyi (Author), M. Mori (Author), N. Dauby (Author), P. Clevenbergh (Author), B. Mahadeb (Author), A. Loizidou (Author), E. Maillart (Author), D. Martiny (Author), A.L. Debyttere (Author), M. Gerard (Author), M. Hallin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: From 2015 until 2020, Brucella melitensis was isolated four times in our microbiology laboratory. All patients had travelled in endemic-areas. Immediately after the first occurrence, all laboratory staff were risk-stratified and preventive and protective measures were applied according to C...