Environmental Contamination during Influenza A Virus (H5N1) Outbreaks, Cambodia, 2006
- Sirenda Vong
- Sowath Ly
- Sek Mardy
- Davun Holl
- Philippe Buchy
Publication date
August 2008
DOI Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Journal
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
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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