Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (40): Egypt (FY), H5N1, comments

PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (40): Egypt (FY), H5N1, comments

Avian Influenza H5N1 -- EgyptA 4-year-old male resident of Menia Governorate, Egypt, had onset of illness on Thu 2 Feb 2017, was hospitalized on Fri 10 Feb [2017] and treated with antivirals for pneumonia. A sample collected on admission tested positive for influenza A(H5N1). The patient recovered and was discharged on Mon 20 Feb [2017]. Prior to his illness, the case had contact with domestic birds in his household.In addition, a 48-year-old man from Fayoum Governorate had onset of illness on Fri Read more [...]