RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Brucellosis in the UK: a risk to laboratory workers? Recommendations for prevention and management of laboratory exposure JF Journal of Clinical Pathology JO J Clin Pathol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists SP 90 OP 92 DO 10.1136/jcp.2007.053108 VO 63 IS 1 A1 Reddy, S A1 Manuel, R A1 Sheridan, E A1 Sadler, G A1 Patel, S A1 Riley, P YR 2010 UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/63/1/90.abstract AB Brucella spp is an uncommon class 3 pathogen isolated in laboratories serving non-endemic areas. This is a report of four recent cases of brucellosis diagnosed at five different London laboratories, and it highlights the need to maintain a high index of suspicion for brucellosis in patients with a history of travel to and/or consumption of unpasteurised foods from endemic areas. A protocol for risk categorisation is proposed, and there is a description of the strategy adopted for serological follow-up of exposed staff and use of postexposure prophylaxis.