Prevalence and risk factors for seropositivity in small ruminant veterinarians and veterinary students in Ontario, Canada.

is a zoonotic pathogen that causes Q fever in humans. Serological and questionnaire data on were obtained from 32 small ruminant veterinarians and veterinary students in Ontario, Canada, in February 2012. Overall, 59% of participants were seropositive; advanced stage of career and increased age were associated with seropositivity.