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. 1989;18(3-4):167-74.

Guidelines for the prevention of simian immunodeficiency virus infection in laboratory workers and animal handlers

M D Lairmore  1 , J E Kaplan, M D Daniel, N W Lerche, P L Nara, H M McClure, J W McVicar, R W McKinney, M Hendry, P Gerone, et al.
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Guidelines for the prevention of simian immunodeficiency virus infection in laboratory workers and animal handlers

M D Lairmore et al. J Med Primatol. 1989.

Abstract

The authors are members of a working group that formulated guidelines to minimize transmission of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection to man. Biosafety level (BSL) 2 standards are recommended for handling of clinical specimens and housing of SIV inoculated animals. Manipulation of SIV preparations may be performed in a BSL 2 facility with additional BSL 3 practices and equipment; for large volume or concentrated preparations of SIV BSL 3 containment is necessary. Written policies regarding management and testing of workers exposed to SIV are recommended.

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