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Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA 93-1121-2530: The State of North Dakota Department of Health and Consolidated Laboratories, Bismarck, North Dakota
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1995/09/01
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Description:In response to a request from the North Dakota State Department of Health and Consolidated Laboratories, Division of Disease Control the potential occupational transmission of anthrax among livestock workers during an anthrax outbreak was investigated. Medical evaluations of farmers from livestock farms (SIC-0291) with anthrax outbreaks and from neighboring farms were conducted and environmental evaluations examining work practices, farm conditions, and soil, water, bedding, and feed contamination were performed. No confirmed cases of human anthrax infection were documented
however, ten potentially exposed individuals received antibiotic treatment. Two of four soil samples cultured positive for Bacillus-anthracis as did one mixed sample of used bedding and soil. The farmers reported inconsistent hazard control procedures and a lack of knowledge about safe handling of potentially hazardous infected animals and carcasses. The authors recommend that improvements be made in the education of livestock producers regarding the potential for anthrax infection and in treatment and handling of potentially infected livestock, soil, and contaminated personal protective equipment.
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Pages in Document:24 pdf pages
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Contributor:Hagen, Cheryl
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:00230682
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Citation:Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 93-1121-2530, 1995 Sep;:1-25;
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Federal Fiscal Year:1995
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