Guidance

Brucella reference unit (BRU): managing laboratory exposure

Procedures and resources for managing occupational laboratory exposure to Brucella species.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 28 March 2013
• Last updated: 3 November 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Exposure assessment and flowchart for laboratory exposure to Brucella species

PDF, 315 KB, 6 pages

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Brucellosis: laboratory exposure factsheet

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Details

Brucella species present a significant biohazard to laboratory staff, veterinarians, abattoir workers and farmers. These documents provide guidance on the assessment of a laboratory exposure to Brucella species.

Published 28 March 2013

Last updated 3 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 3 November 2021

   Updated flowchart for laboratory exposure to Brucella species.

2. 25 July 2017

   Revised exposure assessment document and added new factsheet.

3. 28 March 2013

   First published.