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The disease is caused by the brucella bacteria and can cause fever, joint pain, and headache. It is often transmitted to humans from infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Beijing. According to official information, a pathogen from a Chinese state laboratory has infected thousands of people. Health authorities announced on Friday that brucellosis had been found in 3,245 people in the northwestern city of Lanzhou. A first test was positive in another 1,401 people.
There are currently no indications of possible person-to-person transmission. The disease is caused by the brucella bacteria and can cause fever, joint pain, and headaches. It is often transmitted to humans from infected animals or contaminated animal products. In this case, according to the authorities, the pathogen came from a state biopharmaceutical plant that produces vaccines for animals. The breakdown occurred last year.
The plant reportedly used expired disinfectant in the production of Brucella vaccination vials in July and August 2019. Therefore, the bacteria did not die and entered the plant’s ventilation system. The wind carried aerosols with the pathogen to the veterinary research institute, where it has infected nearly 200 people since December.
Plant management apologized for the incident some time ago. According to authorities, the facility lost its license to produce Brucella vaccines. Those infected will be compensated from October.
According to the US Disease Protection Agency, CDC, person-to-person transmission of Brucella is “extremely rare.” In some cases, the pathogen becomes permanently embedded in the human body and causes lifelong symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, heart problems, or arthritis.
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