Update: interim guidance for minimizing risk for human lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection associated with pet rodents
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Update: interim guidance for minimizing risk for human lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection associated with pet rodents
  • Published Date:

    August 19, 2005

  • Status:
    current
  • Source:
    MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report. 2005; 54(32):799-801.
  • Language:
    English
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  • Alternative Title:
    MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report
  • Description:
    In May 2005, CDC received reports of illness in four solid-organ transplant recipients who were later determined to have been infected with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) from a common organ donor. Three of the four organ recipients died, 23-27 days after transplantation. This report updates information about the ongoing investigation and provides interim measures for reducing the risk for LCMV infection from pet rodents associated with this outbreak.
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    16107785
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
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    Guidelines and Recommendations
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