Situation and vulnerability
Farmers, veterinarians and slaughterhouse staff are involved. An important piece of information to report is episodes of disease or abortion in livestock.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Infection can be discreet or cause fever and pain. Eye, neurological or hemorrhagic forms, rarer, may appear.
Diagnosis and monitoring
The confirmation is based in particular on RT-PCR or antibody tests. Analysis and management are organized medically; the first signs are similar to other fevers.
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Prevention and care
Protect professional contacts with animal tissues, avoid unpasteurized products and reduce bites. A visual or neurological disorder after a fever requires rapid assessment.
Practical issues
Does a mild illness exclude subsequent eye complication?
No: WHO describes visual disorders that may occur after the first symptoms. Any loss of vision should be reported even after general improvement.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Tissue or bedding contacts
- Place and dates of stay
- Fever and then changes of vision
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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