Sero-Prevalence and Risk Factors for Leptospirosis in Abattoir Workers in New Zealand

Leptospirosis is an important occupational disease in New Zealand. The objectives of this study were to determine risk factors for sero-prevalence of leptospiral antibodies in abattoir workers. Sera were collected from 567 abattoir workers and tested by microscopic agglutination for Leptospira inter...

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Main Authors: Anou Dreyfus, Jackie Benschop, Julie Collins-Emerson, Peter Wilson, Michael G. Baker, Cord Heuer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/2/1756