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Methods: A seroprevalence survey for arboviruses belonging to the genera Flaviviruses (West Nile, Tick-borne encephalitis and Usutu viruses) and Phlebovirus (Toscana virus) was carried out in Grosseto province (Tuscany, Italy). One hundred and one serum samples of occupationally exposed workers and 100 serum samples of not exposed workers were analyzed using commercial and home-made serological assays. Serological data were obtained in 2012 and analyzed according to demographic characteristics, recollection of insect-bites, and time spent in outdoor activities. Results: A total seropositivity of 10% (21\/201) was observed for Toscana virus. No difference in seroprevalence for Toscana virus was observed among the exposed (10\/101) versus the not exposed (11\/100) workers. No seropositivity for West Nile, Usutu and Tick-borne encephalitis viruses was detected. Conclusions: Although circulation of Toscana virus is recognized in the study area, our results did not reveal a higher risk for workers exposed to arthropods bite and sting. 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