Continuing Threat of Influenza (H5N1) Virus Circulation in Egypt

Continuing Threat of Influenza (H5N1) Virus Circulation in Egypt

Reservoirs for the continuing influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Egypt are ill-defined. Through active surveillance, we detected highly pathogenic influenza subtype H5 viruses in all poultry sectors; incidence was 5%. No other subtypes were found. Continued circulation of influenza (H5N1) viruses in vari...

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Main Authors: Myoung-don Oh, Rabeh El-Shesheny, Mohamed A. Kutkat, Ahmed Kandeil, Ahmed Mostafa, Mariette F. Ducatez, Pamela McKenzie, Elena A. Govorkova, Mohamed H. Nasraa, Robert G. Webster, Richard J. Webby, Mohamed A. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Avian influenza
H5N1 virus
surveillance
viruses
influenza
Egypt
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/12/11-0683_article
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Summary:Reservoirs for the continuing influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Egypt are ill-defined. Through active surveillance, we detected highly pathogenic influenza subtype H5 viruses in all poultry sectors; incidence was 5%. No other subtypes were found. Continued circulation of influenza (H5N1) viruses in various regions and poultry sectors perpetuates human exposure in Egypt.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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