Poultry-handling Practices during Avian Influenza Outbreak, Thailand

With poultry outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 continuing in Thailand, preventing human infection remains a priority. We surveyed residents of rural Thailand regarding avian influenza knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results suggest that public education campaigns have been effective in reaching...

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Autores principales: Olsen, Sonja J., Laosiritaworn, Yongjua, Pattanasin, Sarika, Prapasiri, Prabda, Dowell, Scott F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005
Materias:
Dispatch
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3366731/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16318704
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1110.041267
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Sumario:With poultry outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 continuing in Thailand, preventing human infection remains a priority. We surveyed residents of rural Thailand regarding avian influenza knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results suggest that public education campaigns have been effective in reaching those at greatest risk, although some high-risk behavior continues.

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