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.
Keywords:
Bangladesh; avian influenza; avian influenza A virus; influenza in birds; live bird market; pathogen transmission.
© 2020 The Authors. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Animals
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Bangladesh / epidemiology
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Birds / virology*
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Chickens / virology
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Crows / virology*
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Female
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Humans
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Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / classification
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Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / genetics
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Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
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Influenza in Birds / epidemiology
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Influenza in Birds / transmission*
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Influenza in Birds / virology
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Influenza, Human / epidemiology
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Influenza, Human / transmission*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male
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Poultry Diseases / epidemiology
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Poultry Diseases / transmission*
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Poultry Diseases / virology
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Viral Zoonoses / epidemiology
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Viral Zoonoses / transmission
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Viral Zoonoses / virology
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Young Adult