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Table 2 Studies reporting estimated geographical dispersal potential from Q fever infected abattoirs

From: Airborne geographical dispersal of Q fever from livestock holdings to human communities: a systematic review and critical appraisal of evidence

Reference

Country

Year of outbreak

Urban density

Infective distance from animal holdings

[33, 36]

France (Briancon)

1996

Urban

Increased risk at 250 m compared to 1 km distance of exposure

[35]

France (Marseilles)

1999-2002

Urban

< 2 km; Wind speeds 28-36 km/h noted