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Increased Number of Human Cases of Influenza Virus A(H5N1) Infection, Egypt, 2014-15.

Authors :
Refaey S
Azziz-Baumgartner E
Amin MM
Fahim M
Roguski K
Elaziz HA
Iuliano AD
Salah N
Uyeki TM
Lindstrom S
Davis CT
Eid A
Genedy M
Kandeel A
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2015 Dec; Vol. 21 (12), pp. 2171-3.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

During November 2014-April 2015, a total of 165 case-patients with influenza virus A(H5N1) infection, including 6 clusters and 51 deaths, were identified in Egypt. Among infected persons, 99% reported poultry exposure: 19% to ill poultry and 35% to dead poultry. Only 1 person reported wearing personal protective equipment while working with poultry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
21
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26584397
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2112.150885