Hospital-associated transmission of Brucella melitensis outside the laboratory.

Brucella melitensis was identified in an aspirate obtained from a patient's hip joint during a procedure at a hospital in Canada. We conducted an investigation into possible exposures among hospital workers; 1 worker who assisted with the procedure tested positive for B. melitensis.

Managing environmental sensitivity: an overview illustrated with a case report.

While the adverse impact of certain environmental agents is well established and affect individuals in a predictable dose-dependent manner, the validity of some exposure syndromes, such as environmental sensitivity, attributed to the influence of environmental chemicals in low, usually harmless doses, is less certain. Diagnosis of environmental sensitivity is subjective, and both standard medical and complementary and alternative treatment often fails to provide clinically meaningful functional gains. Existing evidence suggests that in many individuals with these syndromes, psychosocial factors play a prominent role.

Hydrofluoric acid burn: a case report.

A case of occupational hydrofluoric acid exposure is presented, accentuating the importance of eliciting an occupational history during the initial emergency department evaluation. Patients who present with major hydrofluoric acid burns are at risk for systemic complications, including potentially fatal hypocalcemia. Information regarding the accident and workplace circumstances may well allow the physician to anticipate the exposed patient's course.

A systematic review of contact dermatitis treatment and prevention.

Background: Contact dermatitis (CD) is a common occupational disease. There have been no systematic reviews of CD treatment or prevention.

Methods: Multiple databases were systematically searched.