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Progressive Vaccinia Acquired through Zoonotic Transmission in a Patient with HIV/AIDS, Colombia

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In March 2015, a patient in Colombia with HIV/AIDS was hospitalized for disseminated ulcers after milking cows that had vesicular lesions on their udders. Vaccinia virus was detected, and the… Click to show full abstract

In March 2015, a patient in Colombia with HIV/AIDS was hospitalized for disseminated ulcers after milking cows that had vesicular lesions on their udders. Vaccinia virus was detected, and the case met criteria for progressive vaccinia acquired by zoonotic transmission. Adherence to an optimized antiretroviral regimen resulted in recovery.

Keywords: progressive vaccinia; hiv aids; vaccinia acquired; zoonotic transmission; acquired zoonotic; patient

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2020

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