Unexpected Result of Hendra Virus Outbreaks for Veterinarians, Queensland, Australia
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 18 (1), 83-85
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1801.111006
Abstract
A qualitative study of equine veterinarians and allied staff from Queensland, Australia, showed that veterinarians are ceasing equine practice because of fears related to Hendra virus. Their decisions were motivated by personal safety and legal liability concerns.Keywords
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