Journal of Armed Forces Medical College ( JAFMC )

Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Socio-demographic Status and Mode of Transmission of Avian Influenza among Poultry Farm Workers


Avian influenza is considered as serious global public health problem for poultry industry. Literature suggests that when HPAI/H5N1 Avian influenza (AI)
outbreaks, humans are prone to increased risk of transmission. The recent pandemic caused by highly pathogenic AIA (H5N1) in domestic poultry is currently
rated phase-3 by the World Health Organization on the pandemic alert scale.

 

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