PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (45): WHO, human-animal interface

Avian Influenza — China
China: human infection with avian influenza A(H5) viruses
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In this reporting period, 3 new human A(H5N6) virus infections were notified to WHO (table 1 [see the source URL above for all tables and figures]). These are the 1st human cases of A(H5N6) virus infection reported from Anhui and Hubei provinces. All 3 cases had exposure to live poultry or live poultry markets. A total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with