Study Highlights Importance of Bird Flu Surveillance in Live Bird Markets

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A study on surveillance in live bird markets across Vietnam shows how it is critical for situational awareness, bird flu mitigation, and pandemic preparedness

February 2, 2024

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Study Highlights Importance of Bird Flu Surveillance in Live Bird Markets  A six-year study on surveillance in live bird markets (LBMs) across Vietnam shows how LBM surveillance is critical for situational awareness, bird flu mitigation, and pandemic preparedness. The study found that almost 40% of samples were positive for influenza A H5 bird flu viruses, with increasing in 2022. Large numbers of birds are bought or traded in LBMs. More information is available at avian influenza.   Learn More

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