Thursday, January 16, 2014

WHO H7N9 Update – January 16th

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The World Health Organization has posted the following H7N9 update on human cases reported by China on January 14th.

 

 

 

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – update

Disease outbreak news

16 January 2014 - On 14 January 2014, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China notified WHO of 3 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Details of the cases are as follows:

  • A 29 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, who became ill on 2 January and was admitted to hospital on 12 January. He is currently in a serious condition.
  • A 58 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, who became ill on 6 January and was admitted to hospital on 12 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
  • A 50 year old man from Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, who became ill on 5 January and was admitted to hospital on 11 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.

The source of infection is still under investigation. So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.

The Chinese government continues to take the following measures:

  • strengthen surveillance and situation analysis;
  • reinforce case management and treatment;
  • conduct risk communication with the public and release information;
  • strengthen international collaboration and communication; and
  • conduct scientific studies.

WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event, nor does it currently recommend any travel or trade restrictions.