Fatal pneumonia among metalworkers due to inhalation exposure to Bacillus cereus Containing Bacillus anthracis toxin genes.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Bacillus cereus pneumonia is unusual in nonimmunocompromised hosts. We describe fatal cases in 2 metalworkers and the associated investigation. Anthrax toxin genes were identified in B. cereus isolates from both patients using polymerase chain reaction. Finding anthrax toxin genes in non-Bacillus anthracis isolates has, to our knowledge, only been reported once previously.
Medical subject headings
- Antigens, Bacterial
- Bacillus anthracis
- Bacillus cereus
- Bacterial Toxins
- Dust
- Occupational Exposure
- Pneumonia, Bacterial
- Welding