PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (65): China (GD) H9N2, human-animal interface, WHO

Avian Influenza — China
– New infections: since the previous update, new human infections with influenza A(H7N9), A(H9N2), and A(H3N2) variant viruses were reported.
– Risk assessment: the overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
– IHR compliance: all human infections caused by a new