Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection following occupational ocular exposure.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_1290943B100B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection following occupational ocular exposure.
Journal
BMJ case reports
ISSN
1757-790X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1757-790X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
26/10/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
17
Number
10
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
A man in his mid-20s presented to the occupational health service following an ocular projection with a concentrated solution of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV clone-13). Subsequently, a regular clinical and biological follow-up was initiated. 7 days after exposure, the patient developed influenza-like symptoms. During the acute phase, specific RT-PCR testing of blood plasma was negative for LCMV. Symptomatic treatment was administered, and the symptoms resolved after a few days. The patient remained asymptomatic in the following weeks. Serological follow-up detected a seroconversion 6 weeks after exposure, indicating a recent infection. The occupational health service's protocol, comprising clinical monitoring and serological surveillance, facilitated the detection of seroconversion. This case underscores ocular mucosal exposure as a route of occupational LCMV transmission, which is often not considered. It served as an opportunity to review and enhance prevention measures and laboratory protocols within the biosafety level P2 facility.
Keywords
Humans, Male, Occupational Exposure/adverse effects, Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus/isolation & purification, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis/diagnosis, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis/transmission, Adult, Accidents, injuries, Exposures, Infection (neurology), Meningitis
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Open Access
Yes
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