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Thomas P.G. Deschuyffeleer
Researcher at Ghent University
Publications - 2
Citations - 81
Thomas P.G. Deschuyffeleer is an academic researcher from Ghent University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chlamydia psittaci & Personal protective equipment. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 74 citations.
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Chlamydophila psittaci Zoonotic Risk Assessment in a Chicken and Turkey Slaughterhouse
Veerle Dickx,Tom Geens,Thomas P.G. Deschuyffeleer,Laurent Tyberghien,Taher Harkinezhad,Taher Harkinezhad,Delphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman,Lutgart Braeckman,Daisy Vanrompay +8 more
TL;DR: Zoonotic transmissions were very common, especially from processed turkeys, and accurate diagnostic monitoring and reporting of C. psittaci infections should be promoted in poultry workers.
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Risk assessment and management of Chlamydia psittaci in poultry processing plants.
Thomas P.G. Deschuyffeleer,Laurens F.V. Tyberghien,Veerle Dickx,Tom Geens,Jacques M.M.M. Saelen,Daisy Vanrompay,L. Braeckman +6 more
TL;DR: Despite the finding that exposure is found in every branch, abattoir workstations seem to be associated with the highest prevalence of psittacosis, ventilation, cleaning, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment are the most important protective measures to limit and control exposure to C. psittaci.