M. P. Ward 1 , D. N. Maftei 2 , C. L. Apostu 3 and A. R. Suru 4
1 College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA
2 Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (DSVSA), Tulcea, Romania
3 Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (IDSV), Bucharest, Romania
4 National Animal Health and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA), Bucharest, Romania
Correspondence to M. P. Ward. Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Private Mail Bag 3, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia.
Tel.: +61 2 9351 1607; Fax: +61 2 9351 1618; E-mail: m.ward@usyd.edu.au
Copyright Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Verlag
KEYWORDS
Avian influenza H5N1 • poultry • epidemic • migratory waterfowl • Anatidae • Romania
ABSTRACT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus subtype H5N1 threatens poultry production and human health. Understanding the role that migratory waterfowl play in introducing and maintaining this infection is critical to control the outbreaks. A study was conducted to determine if the occurrence of HPAI subtype H5N1 outbreaks in village poultry in Romania, 2005–2006, was associated with proximity to populations of migratory waterfowl. Reported outbreaks – which could be grouped into three epidemic phases – and migratory waterfowl sites were mapped. The migratory waterfowl site closest to each outbreak was identified. The distances between outbreaks occurring in phase 1 and 2 of the epidemic and the closest migratory waterfowl site were significantly (P < p =" 0.041)" r2 =" 0.425)." p =" 0.006).">
Zoonoses and Public Health
Volume 56, Issue 1, Pages 1-9
Published Online: 11 Sep 2008
1 College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA
2 Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (DSVSA), Tulcea, Romania
3 Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (IDSV), Bucharest, Romania
4 National Animal Health and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA), Bucharest, Romania
Correspondence to M. P. Ward. Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Private Mail Bag 3, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia.
Tel.: +61 2 9351 1607; Fax: +61 2 9351 1618; E-mail: m.ward@usyd.edu.au
Copyright Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Verlag
KEYWORDS
Avian influenza H5N1 • poultry • epidemic • migratory waterfowl • Anatidae • Romania
ABSTRACT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus subtype H5N1 threatens poultry production and human health. Understanding the role that migratory waterfowl play in introducing and maintaining this infection is critical to control the outbreaks. A study was conducted to determine if the occurrence of HPAI subtype H5N1 outbreaks in village poultry in Romania, 2005–2006, was associated with proximity to populations of migratory waterfowl. Reported outbreaks – which could be grouped into three epidemic phases – and migratory waterfowl sites were mapped. The migratory waterfowl site closest to each outbreak was identified. The distances between outbreaks occurring in phase 1 and 2 of the epidemic and the closest migratory waterfowl site were significantly (P < p =" 0.041)" r2 =" 0.425)." p =" 0.006).">
Zoonoses and Public Health
Volume 56, Issue 1, Pages 1-9
Published Online: 11 Sep 2008
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