Environmental Sampling for Avian Influenza A(H7N9) in Live-Poultry Markets in Guangdong, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To provide an increased understanding of avian influenza A(H7N9) activity in live-poultry market in space and time and hence improve H7N9 epidemic control, an ongoing environmental sampling program in multiple live-poultry markets across Guangdong, China was conducted during March 2013-June 2014.

Methods

A total of 625 live-poultry markets throughout 21 prefecture areas took part in the study. A total of 10 environmental sites in markets for sampling were identified to represent 4 different poultry-related activity areas. At least 10 environmental samples were collected from each market every month. The real time RT-PCR was performed to detect the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus. Field survey was conducted to investigate the sanitation status of live-poultry markets

SUBMITTER: Kang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4416787 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature