Cambodia: Wet Markets and Zoonotic Diseases

The video discusses the risks of zoonotic diseases in traditional food markets in Southeast Asia, focusing on the H5N1 bird flu. It highlights the importance of targeted surveillance and sampling of animals to prevent outbreaks. Challenges in monitoring animal health in Cambodia are addressed, emphasizing the difficulty of detecting diseases in small flocks. The video underscores the necessity of collaboration between animal and human health sectors to manage zoonotic diseases effectively.

What makes traditional food markets in Southeast Asia a high-risk area for zoonotic diseases?

• The sale of only plant-based products.

• The mix of live animals and slaughtering activities.

• The presence of a large number of people.

• The strict hygiene regulations in place.

Why is it challenging to detect poultry diseases early in Cambodia?

• Due to the lack of interest in poultry farming.

• Because of the advanced technology used in farms.

• Due to the small size of poultry flocks in villages.

• Because of the large size of poultry farms.

What is the role of Flavie in combating zoonotic diseases in Cambodia?

• Developing new vaccines for poultry.

• Creating surveillance methods and working with local health workers.

• Importing poultry from other countries.

• Building new markets for poultry sales.

Why is collaboration between animal and human health sectors crucial in managing zoonotic diseases?

• Because it allows for the import of foreign expertise.

• Because it leads to the development of new animal species.

• Because it helps in reducing the cost of healthcare.

• Because it ensures that both sectors can address the problem effectively.

How many new viral diseases capable of infecting humans are reported each year?

• Ten

• Two

• Forty

• Twenty