Avian influenza outbreaks in chickens, Bangladesh

Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Dec;14(12):1909-12. doi: 10.3201/eid1412.071567.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bangladesh / epidemiology
  • Chickens / virology*
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / isolation & purification
  • Influenza A Virus, H9N2 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H9N2 Subtype / isolation & purification
  • Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
  • Influenza in Birds / virology
  • Phylogeny
  • Poultry Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Poultry Diseases / virology