Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Chickens, Bangladesh

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Authors

Paritosh Kumar Biswas · Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Jens Peter Christensen · Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

Syed Sayeem Uddin Ahmed · Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

Himel Barua · Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Ashutosh Das · Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

Md Hafizur Rahman · Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Abstract

To determine the epidemiology of outbreaks of avian influenza A virus (subtypes H5N1, H9N2) in chickens in Bangladesh, we conducted surveys and examined virus isolates. The outbreak began in backyard chickens. Probable sources of infection included egg trays and vehicles from local live bird markets and larger live bird markets.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology Viral Infections and Vectors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 14, Issue 12, pp. 1909-1912

DOI: 10.3201/eid1412.071567

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