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Occupational Animal Exposure Among Persons with Campylobacteriosis and Cryptosporidiosis -- Nebraska, 2005-2015.

Authors :
Chia-ping Su
Stover, Derry T.
Buss, Bryan F.
Carlson, Anna V.
Luckhaupt, Sara E.
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report. 9/15/2017, Vol. 66 Issue 36, p955-958. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses a study that investigated the link of occupational animal exposure to incidences of Campylobacteriosis and Cryptosporidiosis-related gastroenteritis in Nebraska from 2005-2015. Data showed that during said period, occupational animal exposure was identified in 16.6% of Campylobacteriosis and 8.7% Cryptosporidiosis cases in Nebraska with cattle as the most commonly-identified animal. Implications to public health practice is also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
66
Issue :
36
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125155043
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6636a4