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

Rahman, Mahbubur; Mangtani, Punam; Uyeki, Timothy M; Cardwell, Jacqueline M; Torremorell, Montserrat; Islam, Ariful; Samad, Mohammed A; Muraduzzaman, AKM; Giasuddin, Md; Sarkar, Sudipta; +3 more... Alamgir, ASM; Salimuzzaman, M; Flora, Meerjady S; (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 and other respiratory viruses, 14 (3). pp. 349-352. ISSN 1750-2640 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/irv.12716

Abstract

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.

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Item Type	Article
Faculty and Department	Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health > Dept of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & International Health (2023-)
Elements ID	142455