Browsing by Subject "Avian influenza"
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Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of poultry handlers towards avian influenza in communities surrounding L. Victoria, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Introduction: Avian influenza (AI) disease causes huge losses to the poultry industry as well as human life. One of the key drivers to AI disease outbreak is the inadequate knowledge among communities that are at risk. ... -
Poor biosecurity in live bird markets in Uganda: A potential risk for highly pathogenic avian influenza disease outbreak in poultry and spread to humans.
(International Scholars Journals, 2014)Live bird markets (LBMs) are essential for marketing of poultry, but can be a hub for the rapid spread of diseases including avian influenza (AI). We assessed the status of biosecurity in 108 LBMs in 37 districts of Uganda. ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors for exposure of free-range poultry to avian influenza viruses in important bird areas in Uganda.
(2014)Avian influenza (AI) viruses cause disease in domestic and wild bird species. Although these viruses have been reported to occur in poultry in Uganda, risk factors for their introduction and spread were largely unknown. ...