Avian Influenza Virus Detection Rates in Poultry and Environment at Live Poultry Markets, Guangdong, China

Avian Influenza Virus Detection Rates in Poultry and Environment at Live Poultry Markets, Guangdong, China

We report the use of environmental samples to assess avian influenza virus activity in chickens at live poultry markets in China. Results of environmental and chicken samples correlate moderately well. However, collection of multiple environmental samples from holding, processing, and selling areas...

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Main Authors: Kit Ling Cheng, Jie Wu, Wei Ling Shen, Alvina Y.L. Wong, Qianfang Guo, Jianxiang Yu, Xue Zhuang, Wen Su, Tie Song, Malik Peiris, Hui-Ling Yen, Eric H.Y. Lau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
avian influenza
live poultry markets
sampling strategy
surveillance
influenza
viruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/3/19-0888_article
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Summary:We report the use of environmental samples to assess avian influenza virus activity in chickens at live poultry markets in China. Results of environmental and chicken samples correlate moderately well. However, collection of multiple environmental samples from holding, processing, and selling areas is recommended to detect viruses expected to have low prevalence.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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