Emerging Infectious Diseases (Nov 2008)

Influenza Virus (H5N1) in Live Bird Markets and Food Markets, Thailand

  • Alongkorn Amonsin,
  • Chuensakon Choatrakol,
  • Jiradej Lapkuntod,
  • Rachod Tantilertcharoen,
  • Roongroje Thanawongnuwech,
  • Sanipa Suradhat,
  • Kamol Suwannakarn,
  • Apiradee Theamboonlers,
  • Yong Poovorawan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1411.080683
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 11
pp. 1739 – 1742

Abstract

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A surveillance program for influenza A viruses (H5N1) was conducted in live bird and food markets in central Thailand during July 2006–August 2007. Twelve subtype H5N1 viruses were isolated. The subtype H5N1 viruses circulating in the markets were genetically related to those that circulated in Thailand during 2004–2005.

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