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

• Main Authors: Paula M. Kinnunen (Author), Alisa Matomäki (Author), Marie Verkola (Author), Annamari Heikinheimo (Author), Olli Vapalahti (Author), Hannimari Kallio-kokko (Author), Anna-Maija Virtala (Author), Pikka Jokelainen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...