Evaluation of potential risk of transmission of avian influenza A viruses at live bird markets in response to unusual crow die-offs in Bangladesh

This study highlighted the importance of surveillance platforms with a coordinated One Health strategy to investigate and mitigate zoonotic risk

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
7 January 2020
Country:
Bangladesh
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Rahman, M, Mangtani, P, Uyeki, T and Cardwell, J

Abstract

In response to unusual crow die-offs from avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection during January-February 2017 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a One Health team assessed potential infection risks in live bird markets (LBMs). Evidence of aerosolized avian influenza A viruses was detected in LBMs and in the respiratory tracts of market workers, indicating exposure and potential for infection. This study highlighted the importance of surveillance platforms with a coordinated One Health strategy to investigate and mitigate zoonotic risk.

This is a publication arising from the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme.

Citation

Rahman M, Mangtani P, Uyeki T, Cardwell J, Torremorell M, Islam A, Samad M, Muraduzzaman A, Giasuddin M, Sarkar S, Alamgir A, Salimuzzaman M, Flora M (2020). Evaluation of potential risk of transmission of avian influenza A viruses at live bird markets in response to unusual crow die-offs in Bangladesh. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 14(3):349-352.

Evaluation of potential risk of transmission of avian influenza A viruses at live bird markets in response to unusual crow die-offs in Bangladesh

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Published 7 January 2020
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