Evaluation of exposure risk to tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and prevention of infection outbreak. Experience in Alto Friuli

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 76-77

  Iob, Andrea ^a,c   Ruscio, M ^b  

^a Local Health Services 3 Alto Friuli   (Italy)

^b Ospedale di San Daniele del Friuli   (Italy)

^c Local Health Services 3   (Italy)

Author keywords

Immunization; Ixodes ricinus; Prevention; Tick borne encephalitis

Indexed keywords

TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BLOOD ANALYSIS; CHILD; CONTROLLED STUDY; EPIDEMIC; HEALTH EDUCATION; HUMAN; IMMUNIZATION; INFECTION PREVENTION; INFECTION RISK; ITALY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; RISK ASSESSMENT; SEROLOGY; TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS;

EID: 34447273329     PISSN: 11212233     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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