Orf virus infection of workers in the meat industry
Robinson, A.J.; Petersen, G.V.
New Zealand Medical Journal 96(725): 81-85
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8446 PMID: 6571964 Document Number: 208076
231 cases of orf were reported from 18 abattoirs slaughtering lambs and sheep, over a period of 12 months. The figure represented 1.4% of the employees at the works. The risk of infection was greatest amongst workers handling skins and wool.
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