Human infections with vaccinia virus (VACV), mostly from laboratory accidents or contact with infected animals, have occurred since smallpox was eradicated in 1980. No recent cases have been reported in China. We report on an outbreak of VACV from occupational exposure to rabbit skins inoculated with VACV.
Keywords: China; disease outbreaks; infections; occupational exposure; orthopoxvirus; smallpox; vaccination; vaccines; vaccinia virus; viruses.