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The image depicts a man standing next to a bulldozer on a landfill. He appears worried, gazing at a pile of chicken feathers, beaks, and feet amidst the trash. The setting is overcast, with debris scattered around, creating a somber and tense atmosphere.

725. Landfilling Ground Up HPAI Infected Chickens Without PPE

January 27, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of workers landfilling ground up highly pathogenic avian influenza infected chickens without personal protective equipment.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • TWiV 1178: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin — This Week in Virology — Overcast
  • CDC Interim Guidance for Landfill Workers in the United States Disposing of Poultry Carcasses During Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
  • NJ Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) “Bird Flu” FAQ
  • Survival rate of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses at different temperatures - ScienceDirect
  • Survivability of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus in Poultry Faeces at Different Temperatures - PMC
January 27, 2025 /Don Schaffner
HPAI, Personal protective equipment, Highly pathogenic avian influenza, PPE

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