Preliminary Epidemiologic Assessment of Human Infections With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus, China

Jiang, Hui; Wu, Peng; Uyeki, Timothy M.; He, Jianfeng; Deng, Zhihong; Xu, Wen; Lv, Qiang; Zhang, Jin; Wu, Yang; Tsang, Tim K.; Kang, Min; Zheng, Jiandong; Wang, Lili; Yang, Bingyi; Qin, Ying; Feng, Luzhao; Fang, Vicky J.; Gao, George F.; Leung, Gabriel M.; Yu, Hongjie; Cowling, Benjamin J.

doi:10.1093/cid/cix334

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“…This disease might cause losses of large numbers of animals, spread rapidly within and between countries, and entail transmission to humans. Several avian influenza outbreaks in avian species have been associated with severe illness in persons directly exposed to birds in these events ( 1 – 6 ). All novel influenza strains detected in humans are reportable under European Union (EU) legislation and the International Health Regulations (2005) ( 7 – 9 ).…”

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Protective Measures for Humans against Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Outbreaks in 22 European Union/European Economic Area Countries and Israel, 2016–17

Adlhoch¹,

Dabrera²,

Penttinen³

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Emerg. Infect. Dis.

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We sought to better understand national approaches for managing potential human health risks during outbreaks of infection with avian influenza A(H5N8) virus during 2016–17. Twenty-three countries in the Union/European Economic Area and Israel participated in this study. Risk to the general public was assessed as low in 18 countries and medium in 1 country. Of 524 exposed persons identified, 274 were passively monitored and 250 were actively monitored. Of 29 persons tested, all were negative for H5N8 virus. Vaccination and antiviral drug recommendations varied across countries. A high level of personal protection was recommended although a low risk was assessed. No transmission of this virus to humans was identified.

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Protective Measures for Humans against Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Outbreaks in 22 European Union/European Economic Area Countries and Israel, 2016–17

Adlhoch¹,

Dabrera²,

Penttinen³

et al. 2018

Emerg. Infect. Dis.

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“…But this is not surprising, as it is widely accepted that paediatric population is the main reservoir of respiratory viruses like influenza one (Bennett et al, 2014) (Munoz 2002). Concerning animals, all avian influenza cases were individual wild birds, which is also not unexpected as wild birds are considered to be primary avian influenza virus reservoir (Olsen et al, 2006) (Jiang et al, 2017).…”

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“…So, when human and avian influenza viruses are met, exchange redeployment takes place and a new viral type is created. This new type can be more virulent and may be transferred among non-immunized humans very easily (Kang et al, 2015).…”

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“…All the cases occurred in mainland China (CHP, 2018). According to an article in 2017, 12 deaths due to A(H5N6) have been reported since 2014 (Jiang et al, 2017). The virus characteristics and composition of the A(H5N6) viruses within clade 2.3.4.4 causing human infections have been described .…”

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“…Source: Data used from WHO, the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health of the Government of Hong Kong SAR and Jiang et al 2017(Jiang et al, 2017; CHP, 2018; WHO, 2018b) Number of human cases due to A(H5N6), clade 2.3.4.4, infection by year of onset,2014- 2018 (n=20) …”

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Avian influenza overview May – August 2018

Adlhoch¹,

Kuiken²,

Mulatti³

et al. 2018

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Between 16 May and 15 August 2018, three highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N8) outbreaks in poultry establishments and three HPAI A(H5N6) outbreaks in wild birds were reported in Europe. Three low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) outbreaks were reported in three Member States. Few HPAI and LPAI bird cases have been detected in this period of the year, in accordance with the seasonal expected pattern of LPAI and HPAI. There is no evidence to date that HPAI A(H5N8) and A(H5N6) viruses circulating in Europe have caused any human infections. The risk of zoonotic transmission to the general public in Europe is considered to be very low. Several HPAI outbreaks in poultry were reported during this period from Russia. The presence of the A(H5N2) and A(H5N8) viruses in parts of Russia connected with fall migration routes of wild birds is of concern for possible introduction and spread with wild birds migrating to the EU. Although few AI outbreaks were observed in Africa, Asia and the Middle East during the reporting period, the probability of AI virus introductions from non‐EU countries via wild birds particularly via the north‐eastern route from Russia is increasing, as the fall migration of wild birds will start in the coming weeks. Further, the lower temperatures in autumn and winter may facilitate the environmental survival of avian influenza viruses potentially introduced to Europe.

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Preliminary Epidemiologic Assessment of Human Infections With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus, China

Cited by 63 publications

References 31 publications

Protective Measures for Humans against Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Outbreaks in 22 European Union/European Economic Area Countries and Israel, 2016–17

Protective Measures for Humans against Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Outbreaks in 22 European Union/European Economic Area Countries and Israel, 2016–17

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