Influenza in Swine Workers

 

Zoonotic transmission of influenza A virus between swine and workers in swine production facilities may play a role in the emergence of novel influenza strains with pandemic potential. We used a mathematical model to asses potential risk of occupational zoonotic influenze in swine workers in a sample of swine facilities in the US. Read more about this study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Aug 2016.