Interaction between humans and poultry, rural Cambodia

Sowath Ly, Maria D Van Kerkhove, Davun Holl, Yves Froehlich, Sirenda Vong, Sowath Ly, Maria D Van Kerkhove, Davun Holl, Yves Froehlich, Sirenda Vong

Abstract

Because avian influenza H5N1 infection risks are associated with exposure to infected poultry, we conducted a knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey of poultry-handling behavior among villagers in rural Cambodia. Despite widespread knowledge of avian influenza and personal protection measures, most rural Cambodians still have a high level of at-risk poultry handling.

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Distribution of selected communes in Kampong Cham and Prey Veng provinces, Cambodia, 2006.
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Proportions of animals raised in the household (n = 269).

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