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Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Egypt.
- Source :
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Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2016 Mar; Vol. 22 (3), pp. 379-88. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- In Egypt, avian influenza A subtype H5N1 and H9N2 viruses are enzootic in poultry. The control plan devised by veterinary authorities in Egypt to prevent infections in poultry focused mainly on vaccination and ultimately failed. Recently, widespread H5N1 infections in poultry and a substantial increase in the number of human cases of H5N1 infection were observed. We summarize surveillance data from 2009 through 2014 and show that avian influenza viruses are established in poultry in Egypt and are continuously evolving genetically and antigenically. We also discuss the epidemiology of human infection with avian influenza in Egypt and describe how the true burden of disease is underestimated. We discuss the failures of relying on vaccinating poultry as the sole intervention tool. We conclude by highlighting the key components that need to be included in a new strategy to control avian influenza infections in poultry and humans in Egypt.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Egypt epidemiology
Epidemiological Monitoring veterinary
Humans
Influenza Vaccines
Influenza in Birds prevention & control
Influenza in Birds virology
Influenza, Human epidemiology
Influenza, Human virology
Poultry Diseases epidemiology
Poultry Diseases prevention & control
Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype genetics
Influenza A Virus, H9N2 Subtype genetics
Influenza in Birds epidemiology
Poultry virology
Poultry Diseases virology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1080-6059
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26886164
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2203.150593