File a First Report of Injury form with your Departmental administrator as soon as you are able. Other Viral Infections Nonhuman primates can develop measles , usually following exposure to infected humans. Workers should be vaccinated against measles. Workers with measles should not work with nonhuman primates until they have recovered. Clinical signs in the animals are similar to those in humans, including a red rash on the face and hands.
Transmission is usually by direct contact.
Influenza virus can be transmitted between humans and nonhuman primates. Signs of disease for both humans and animals include fever and upper respiratory signs such as coughing, sneezing and nasoocular secretions. The disease is potentially fatal in immunocompromised individuals. Transmission is by aerosol. Prevention is achieved through the use of protective clothing and respiratory protection.