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. 2008 Aug;14(8):1303-5.
doi: 10.3201/eid1408.070912.

Environmental contamination during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks, Cambodia, 2006

Sirenda Vong  1 , Sowath Ly, Sek Mardy, Davun Holl, Philippe Buchy
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Environmental contamination during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks, Cambodia, 2006

Sirenda Vong et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Aug.

Abstract

To determine potential risk for bird-to-human transmission during influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreaks among backyard poultry in rural Cambodia, we collected environmental specimens. Viral RNA was detected in 27 (35%) of 77 specimens of mud, pond water, water plants, and soil swabs. Our results underscore the need for regular disinfection of poultry areas.

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