Immunologic response of unvaccinated workers exposed to anthrax, Belgium.

ABSTRACT: To determine immunologic reactivity to Bacillus anthrax antigens, we conducted serologic testing of workers in a factory that performed scouring of wool and goat hair. Of 66 workers, approximately 10% had circulating antibodies or T lymphocytes that reacted with anthrax protective antigen. Individual immunity varied from undetectable to high.

SUBMITTER: Wattiau P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2866386 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature