Evaluation of potential risk of transmission of avian influenza A viruses at live bird markets in response to unusual crow die‐offs in Bangladesh. Issue 3 (7th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rahman, Mahbubur; Mangtani, Punam; Uyeki, Timothy M.; Cardwell, Jacqueline M.; Torremorell, Montserrat; Islam, Ariful; Samad, Mohammed A.; Muraduzzaman, A. K. M.; Giasuddin, Md; Sarkar, Sudipta; Alamgir, A. S. M.; Salimuzzaman, M.; Flora, Meerjady S.
• Is Part Of: Influenza and other respiratory viruses. Volume 14:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 349
• Page End: 352
• Publication Date: 2020-01-07
• Subjects: avian influenza -- avian influenza A virus -- Bangladesh -- influenza in birds -- live bird market -- pathogen transmission; Influenza -- Periodicals; Respiratory infections -- Periodicals; Virus diseases -- Periodicals; Influenza, Human -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Virus Diseases -- Periodicals; Grippe -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections -- Périodiques; Maladies à virus -- Périodiques; 616.203
• DOI: 10.1111/irv.12716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-2640

Abstract

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.