PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (52): WHO, human-animal interface

Avian Influenza — Worldwide/Unknown
– New infections: Since the previous update, new human infections with A(H5N1), A(H5N6), A(H7N9) and A(H1N2)v viruses were reported.
– Risk assessment outcome: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin can be expected, but the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission remains low.
– Reporting: All human infections caused by a new influenza subtype