Dust entry

Avian-influenza contaminated dust

Airborne dust or particulate from environments contaminated by infected birds, poultry litter, bedding, feces, or other animal excretions.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

avian influenza infectionrespiratory illnessconjunctivitissevere influenza complications

Evidence

CDC states that avian influenza A virus can be present in the air in droplets or possibly dust, and that a person can become infected by breathing it in; CDC also identifies contaminated animal litter or bedding and feces as materials to avoid touching.

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This usually occurs after direct contact with sick animals but can happen when virus is in the air (in droplets or possibly dust) and a person breathes it in.

Controls

avoid stirring up dust, waste, and feathers
isolate contaminated areas
wet cleaning or dust suppression where appropriate
hand hygiene
eye protection
NIOSH-approved particulate respirator
follow public-health and occupational guidance