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Bookmark or Share- Bird Flu Virus Infections in Humans | Avian Influenza (Flu)Avian influenza A (H7N9) virus and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1 ) and A (H5N6) viruses have been responsible for most human illness from avian influenza viruses reported worldwide to date, including the most serious illnesses with high mortality. Infected birds shed avian influenza viruses through their saliva, mucous and feces.
- Human Infection with a Novel Avian-Origin Influenza A (H7N9) VirusA novel reassortant avian-origin influenza A (H7N9) virus was isolated from respiratory specimens obtained from all three patients and was identified as H7N9. Sequencing analyses revealed...
- Frequently Asked Questions on human infection caused by the avian ...What is the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus? Avian influenza viruses normally circulate among birds. Although some avian H7 viruses (H7N2, H7N3 and H7N7) have occasionally been found to infect humans, no human infections with H7N9 viruses were reported until reports from China in March 2013. 2.
- Influenza A virus subtype H7N9 - WikipediaInfluenza A virus subtype H7N9 (A/H7N9) is a bird flu strain of the species Influenza virus A (avian influenza virus or bird flu virus). Avian influenza A H7 viruses normally circulate amongst avian populations with some variants known to occasionally infect humans.
- Factsheet on A(H7N9) - European Centre for Disease Prevention and ControlSince 2018, only a very few sporadic human cases have been reported with A (H7N9) infection. The clinical picture can range from mild disease to very severe disease requiring hospitalisation. A high proportion (~1/3) of patients die. More men (~2/3) than women have been affected and the mean age of the cases is 55 years.
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