Rapid Risk Assessment: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus; Fifth Update, 27 January 2017

European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 01/27/2017 This 14-page rapid risk assessment aims to summarize the epidemiological and virological information on human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) viruses following an upsurge in cases since December 2016 in China. It provides background on the clinical aspects, spectrum of disease, and treatment of the disease. It assesses the risk to public health in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and to EU/EEA citizens. At present, the most immediate threat to EU citizens is to those living or visiting influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas in China. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - March 12, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news