Interaction Between Humans and Poultry, Rural Cambodia
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چکیده
Because avian influenza H5N1 infection risks are associated with exposure to infected poultry, we conducted a knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey of poultry-handling behavior among villagers in rural Cambodia. Despite widespread knowledge of avian influenza and personal protection measures, most rural Cambodians still have a high level of at-risk poultry handling.
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Frequency and patterns of contact with domestic poultry and potential risk of H5N1 transmission to humans living in rural Cambodia
BACKGROUND Since 2004, H5N1 outbreaks have been recurrent in domestic poultry and humans in Cambodia. To date, seven human cases (100% CFR) and 22 outbreaks in poultry have been confirmed. Household ownership of backyard poultry (FAO Sector 4 poultry production) in rural Cambodia is high. An understanding of the extent and frequency of poultry handing behaviors in these settings is necessary to...
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دوره 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007