Impact of inland waters on highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in neighboring poultry farms in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2003, the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype has caused massive economic losses in the poultry industry in South Korea. The role of inland water bodies in avian influenza (AI) outbreaks has not been investigated. Identifying water bodies that facilitate risk pathways leading to the incursion of the HPAI virus (HPAIV) into poultry farms is essential for implementing specific precautionary measures to prevent viral transmission.

Objectives

This matched case-control study (1:4) examined whether inland waters were associated with a higher risk of AI outbreaks in the neighboring poultry farms.

Methods

Rivers, irrigation canals, lakes, and ponds were considered inland water bodies. The cases and controls were chosen based on the matching cr

SUBMITTER: Ahmad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9149499 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature