An update on avian influenza in Mexico.
Villarreal-Chávez C, Rivera-Cruz E.
Vocal Ejecutivo, Cuajimalpa, México 05110, DF, Mexico.
The avian influenza high-pathogenicity virus was eradicated in poultry of Mexico in a relatively short period by the use of inactivated emulsified vaccine, enforcing biosecurity, and controlling movement of poultry and poultry products. Mexico maintains a permanent and reliable monitoring program for AI. H5N2 is the only avian influenza subtype identified. It is possible to control and eradicate the avian influenza low-pathogenicity virus mainly by controlled depopulation of positive poultry, reinforcing biosecurity, and the use of vaccines.
PMID: 14575101 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]