Introduction. Anthropozoonoses are diseases that affect humans and animals
and they can be transmitted naturally from animals to humans. The aim of this
study was to identify characteristics and types of occupational hazards that
lead to occupational anthropozoonoses, determine their incidence in economic
activities of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. Material and Methods.
Using a descriptive, epidemiological study we analysed the occupational
anthropozoonoses occurring in the Vojvodina which were registered at the
Institute of Occupational Health Novi Sad, Serbia, from 1992 to 2016.
Results. In the observed period, a total of 481 occupational diseases were
identified, out of which 62 (12.9%) cases were the occupational infectious
diseases. A total of 19 cases of occupational anthropozoonoses were
registered. The average annual incidence of occupational anthropozoonoses was
0.96 per 100,000 employees. The linear trend of annual incidence was
neg?ative. The average age was 44.05?8.34 years. Male patients accounted for
73.7% of cases. The average length of service among patients was 19.63?8.2
years. Conclusion. In addition to the implementation of available specific
immunization measures and personal protection measures that prevent contact
with pathogens, it is important to continuously educate workers concerning
the work?place risks and perform preventive medical examinations in order to
enable early recognition and treatment of the disease. In addition,
continuous education of medical practitioners of different specialities would
help to better identify occupational anthropozoonoses.