Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (108): Egypt, H9N2, influenza B
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (108): Egypt, H9N2, influenza B
Avian Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownAnimal Disease Threats Update(Disease Events monitored by FAO AGAH/GLEWS between 10 May 2015 and 14 May 2015)Egypt, confirmed additional infection with H9 LPAI in a human; - on 29 Apr 2015, a 7-year-old male with high fever and cough tested positive for H9 on 7 May 2015;- the sample tested positive for RNP gene, flu A, avian H9 and flu B and was negative for all other respiratory viruses;- the investigation revealed a history of exposure to live bird market poultry. Read more [...]
