PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza H7N7, human (112) – Italy: (ER), conjunctivitis

Avian Influenza — Worldwide/Unknown
The National Institute of Health had recorded a positive [diagnosis] for H7N7 avian influenza virus in a person suffering from conjunctivitis and occupationally exposed to sick birds belonging to the farms in the region of Emilia Romagna,where this viral infection is prevalent. The H7N7 avian influenza virus is not easily transmitted to humans, who can become infected only if there is direct contact with a sick or dead animal. Unlike other avian viruses (such as H7N9 or H5N1), avian H7N7