Mendez DH, Judd J, Speare R. Unexpected result of Hendra virus outbreaks for veterinarians, Queensland, Australia.
Emerg Infect Dis 2012;
18:83-5. [PMID:
22261152 PMCID:
PMC3310112 DOI:
10.3201/eid1801.111006]
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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.
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