Environmental Contamination during Influenza A Virus (H5N1) Outbreaks, Cambodia, 2006

To determine potential risk for bird-to-human transmission during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks among backyard poultry in rural Cambodia, we collected environmental specimens. Viral RNA was detected in 27 (35%) of 77 specimens of mud, pond water, water plants, and soil swabs. Our results unders...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases Vol. 14; no. 8; pp. 1303 - 1305
Main Authors: Vong, Sirenda, Ly, Sowath, Mardy, Sek, Holl, Davun, Buchy, Philippe
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases 01.08.2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Subjects:
Animals
Avian influenza
Avian influenza viruses
Cambodia
Cambodia - epidemiology
Chickens
Control
Disease Outbreaks - veterinary
Dispatch
Distribution
Ducks
Environment
Feathers - microbiology
Genetic aspects
H5N1
Health aspects
Housing, Animal
Influenza A virus
Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - isolation & purification
Influenza in Birds - epidemiology
natural setting
outbreak
Polymerase chain reaction
Risk factors
RNA, Viral - isolation & purification
Soil Pollutants
survival
Viral Load
Water Microbiology
Cambodia
ISSN:1080-6040, 1080-6059, 1080-6059
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Summary:To determine potential risk for bird-to-human transmission during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks among backyard poultry in rural Cambodia, we collected environmental specimens. Viral RNA was detected in 27 (35%) of 77 specimens of mud, pond water, water plants, and soil swabs. Our results underscore the need for regular disinfection of poultry areas.
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ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1408.070912