Brucellosis Outbreak in China, 2019

Authors

  • Shah Marzia Mahjabin Lina Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales
  • Mohana Priya Kunasekaran Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales
  • Aye Moa Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.108

Keywords:

Brucella, chemical plant leak, brucellosis, bioterrorism agent

Abstract

During late July to August 2019, Zhongmu Lanzhou biopharmaceutical plant of Gansu province was producing brucella vaccine for animals and reportedly used an expired disinfectant for cleaning, which failed to kill all the bacteria. At the same time a leak occurred in the plant, which allowed the contaminated waste in the form of aerosol to be leaked in the air. This caused the first outbreak in the Lanzhou animal research institute as the contaminated aerosols were carried and spread there. Community transmission took place after this event. The infection has so far been confirmed in 10,528 people after testing - 68571 people up to November 30, 2020.

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Published

2021-05-12

How to Cite

Lina, S. M. M., Kunasekaran, M. P., & Moa, A. (2021). Brucellosis Outbreak in China, 2019. Global Biosecurity, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.108

Issue

Vol. 3 (2021)

Section

Watching Briefs

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Received 2021-03-01
Accepted 2021-04-30
Published 2021-05-12