Environmental contamination during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks, Cambodia, 2006.
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.
Vong
Sirenda
S
Epidemiology Unit, Institut Pasteur in Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. svong@pasteur-kh.org
Ly
Sowath
S
Mardy
Sek
S
Holl
Davun
D
Buchy
Philippe
P
D000818:Animals; D002160:Cambodia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002645:Chickens; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000662:veterinary*; D004372:Ducks; D004777:Environment; D005241:Feathers / Q000382:microbiology; D006799:Housing, Animal; D053124:Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005585:Influenza in Birds / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012989:Soil Pollutants; D019562:Viral Load; D014871:Water Microbiology
D012367:RNA, Viral; D012989:Soil Pollutants