Preventing Zoonotic Diseases in Immunocompromised Persons: The Role of Physicians and Veterinarians
2000
Preventing Zoonotic Diseases in Immunocompromised Persons
Sample size: 52
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nowotny Norbert, Deutz Armin
Primary Institution: Institute of Virology, University of Veterinary Sciences, Vienna, Austria
Hypothesis
The study investigates the role of physicians and veterinarians in preventing zoonotic diseases among immunocompromised individuals.
Conclusion
Veterinarians are at a higher risk for zoonotic infections and are now more aware of their profession-specific risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Veterinarians have a higher prevalence of zoonotic infections compared to the general population.
- Veterinarians who removed bovine placenta without gloves had a higher risk of acquiring Coxiella burnetii infections.
- Antibody prevalence for various zoonotic agents was significantly higher among veterinarians than in the general population.
Takeaway
Veterinarians can get sick from animal diseases, but they are learning how to stay safe and help others do the same.
Methodology
The study involved a survey of veterinarians who completed questionnaires and provided blood samples for serological testing.
Participant Demographics
Veterinarians in an Austrian federal state.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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