Interaction Between Humans and Poultry, Rural Cambodia

Interaction Between Humans and Poultry, Rural Cambodia

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, m...

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Main Authors: Sowath Ly, Maria D. Van Kerkhove, Davun Holl, Yves Froehlich, Sirenda Vong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Highly pathogenic avian influenza
H5N1
poultry handling behavior
human
Cambodia
dispatch
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/13/1/06-1014_article
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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