Human infection due to avian influenza type A viruses (subtypes H5N1 and H7N9 to date). H5N1 is highly pathogenic; H7N9 has low pathogenicity.
Presents with influenza-like illness and...
Close contact with suspected or confirmed case
Close contact with infected poultry
Recent travel (within 10 days) to high-risk area
Primary phase: H5N1 (*both H5N1 and H7N9)
Influenza-lik...
Minimize spre...
Hand hygiene, cough etiquette (cough into elbow)
CDC Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avian influenza A virus infections in humans. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm. Accessed December 11, 2017.
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Consider avian influenza in patients presenting with acute febrile respiratory illness and recent travel to high-risk areas (especially Asia) or who have spent time on poultry farms.
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