Abstract
Publications on laboratory-associated infections (LAIs) provide critical information for prevention strategies. The review of actual case studies illustrates the importance of adhering to biosafety protocols and may trigger changes in laboratory procedures. Singh has stated that it is time for a centralized system for reporting, analyzing, and communicating “lessons learned” about LAIs to be developed (1). Surveys on some subsets of laboratory workers, and case reports on individual LAIs, have been published; however, without a centralized system, it is impossible to assess the true incidence of LAIs. In addition, the underreporting of such infections is widely acknowledged due to fear of reprisal and the stigma associated with such events (2).
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