The outbreak of brucellosis in China infected 6,620 people in the vaccine lab after eight people used expired disinfectants.

In the case of the Brucellosis Vaccine Lab in Lanzhou, northwestern China, which infected 6,620 people in 2019, eight people were held liable for the use of expired disinfectants.

An official at the Lanzhou Agricultural and Rural Affairs Bureau said at a news conference that eight people were responsible for the brucellosis case and were dismissed or warned. Global Times November 5.

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6,620 people infected with brucellosis after eight people used expired disinfectants at the Vaccine Research Institute in Lanzhou, northwestern China

On September 24, the government has already allocated a compensation fund of 10 million yuan to monitor, diagnose, treat and compensate infected individuals. Meanwhile, the Zhongmu Lanzhou Biopharmaceutical Factory has vowed to provide full compensation.

Brucellosis vaccine leak

Official research revealed that between July and August 2019, expired disinfectants were used at the Zhongmu Lanzhou Biopharmaceutical Plant, and bacteria survived in the polluted waste gas. The Lanzhou Health Commission said in a September statement that it originated from the Chinese livestock industry, a biopharmaceutical factory that develops brucellosis vaccines.

The Health Commission said the polluted waste gas formed an aerosol and was carried by the wind to the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, where the first outbreak was recorded in November 2019.

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Brucella stain morphology is Gram negative. Brucella Staining is inadequate, Gram-negative bacilli (0.5-0.7 x 0.6-1.5 µm) are small, and most are seen as single cells, appearing as “fine sand”.

Humans can develop brucellosis by eating and drinking contaminated animal products and inhaling infected aerosols. People infected with brucellosis have flu-like symptoms, but some become chronic and persist forever.

The Lanzhou government has tested 55,725 people. This is 97.5% of the total population of the Yanchang Road area.based on Channel News Asia Report By November 5, 6,620 people had already tested positive for brucellosis, more than double the brucellosis of 3,245 on September 14.

Lanzhou Deputy Mayor Wei Qingxiang said he would continue to provide free testing for those in need. People who are antibody-positive and have side effects receive standard treatment free of charge. It also provides lifelong care and long-term health monitoring.

The Lanzhou Health Commission has also set up a special clinic for those who experience symptoms. They receive standardized treatment for free.

Meanwhile, the brucellosis vaccine factory was closed in December 2019 and then dismantled in October. Wei said he would request Zhongmu to accelerate the relocation of factories out of the city to prevent the causes of health risks.

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What is Brucellosis?

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by brucellosis. Cows, sheep, goats, pigs and dogs are one of the most commonly infected animals.

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6,620 people are infected with brucellosis

Direct contact with infected animals and products can infect humans. Eating undercooked meat and drinking unpasteurized or raw dairy products are the most common methods of infection. In addition, brucellosis can be inhaled in laboratories and slaughterhouses. Bacteria can also enter the body through scratches on mucous membranes and skin, pose a risk not only to veterinarians, but also to meat packers and slaughterhouse workers.

People infected with brucellosis exhibit flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, arthralgias, malaise, sweat, malaise, and loss of appetite.

However, some signs may last for a long time, such as recurrent fever, arthritis, depression, chronic fatigue, heart, liver, spleen, testicles, and swelling of the swelling, while others may recur. It will not disappear. On the other hand, 5% of patients experience neurological symptoms.

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