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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Autores principales: Vong, Sirenda, Ly, Sowath, Mardy, Sek, Holl, Davun, Buchy, Philippe
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600401/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18680663
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1408.070912
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Sumario: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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