PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (54): China, H7N9, WHO

Avian Influenza H7N9 — China
The Chinese Government has taken the following surveillance and control measures:
– strengthening outbreak surveillance and situation analysis;
– reinforcing all efforts on medical treatment; and
– conducting risk communication with the public and dissemination of information.
WHO risk assessment
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Most human cases are exposed to the A(H7N9) virus through contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments, including live poultry markets. Since the virus