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Doctoral Dissertations

2023

Avian influenza

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Airborne Transmission Of Pathogens Emerging In The Poultry Industry, Xuan Dung Nguyen May 2023

Airborne Transmission Of Pathogens Emerging In The Poultry Industry, Xuan Dung Nguyen

Doctoral Dissertations

Poultry houses might have high levels of airborne pathogens, including Escherichia coli (E. coli) and avian influenza (AI), which may be transmitted through the air and pose risks of infection. The objective of the dissertation is to provide an insightful understanding the of airborne transmission of E. coli and AI which were attached to poultry dust particles.

Chapter I and VI summarized background, gap in knowledge, and discussed the limitations and implications of the study.

Chapter II compared the efficiency of Andersen six-stage impactor, all-glass impinger, and ACD-200 Bobcat, in collecting airborne E. coli carried by dust particles. The results …