Veterinarians as a Risk Group for Zoonoses: Exposure, Knowledge and Protective Practices in Finland

Veterinarians as a Risk Group for Zoonoses: Exposure, Knowledge and Protective Practices in Finland

Background: Veterinarians may encounter a variety of zoonotic pathogens in their work. Methods: We conducted two cross-sectional questionnaire studies among veterinarians in Finland. Participants were recruited during two Annual Veterinary Congresses. In 2009, 306 veterinarians participated in an ex...

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Main Authors:	Paula M. Kinnunen, Alisa Matomäki, Marie Verkola, Annamari Heikinheimo, Olli Vapalahti, Hannimari Kallio-kokko, Anna-Maija Virtala, Pikka Jokelainen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:	Safety and Health at Work
Subjects:	Occupational health Personal protective equipment Zoonotic infections
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791121000871

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