Duck Hunters’ Perceptions of Risk for Avian Influenza, Georgia, USA

To determine duck hunters’ risk for highly pathogenic avian influenza, we surveyed duck hunters in Georgia, USA, during 2007–2008, about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices. We found they engage in several practices that could expose them to the virus. Exposures and awareness were highest for...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Dishman, Hope, Stallknecht, David, Cole, Dana
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010
Materias:
Dispatch
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3298320/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20678324
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1608.100032
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Sumario:To determine duck hunters’ risk for highly pathogenic avian influenza, we surveyed duck hunters in Georgia, USA, during 2007–2008, about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices. We found they engage in several practices that could expose them to the virus. Exposures and awareness were highest for those who had hunted >10 years.

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