Emergence of Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Causing Severe Human Illness - China, February-April 2013

On March 29, 2013, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention completed laboratory confirmation of three human infections with an avian influenza A(H7N9) virus not previously reported in humans (1). These infections were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 31, 2013, in accordance with International Health Regulations. The cases involved two adults in Shanghai and one in Anhui Province.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm62e0501a1.htm
  • Syndication ID: 8746
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:22 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:23 PM
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