INFECTION OF CONTROL MONKEYS WITH COCCIDIOIDES IMMITIS BY CAGING WITH INOCULATED MONKEYS
Abstract
Monkeys were inoculated with Coccidioides immitis and communally caged with control animals. Six experiments were performed to ascertain the transmissibility of the fungus. Cross-contamination occurs when incomplete air-washing does not eliminate a secondary fungal aerosol. However, a new air-washing technique eliminated the secondary aerosol. When this cross-contamination is eliminated there is no transmission of coccidioidomycosis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0469386
Entities
People
- Richard H. Kruse
- Theron D. Green
- Wayne D. Leeder
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories