Sunday, 25 March 2018

PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (10): human-animal interface, WHO

Avian Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
New infections: Since the previous update, new human infections with avian influenza A(H7N4), A(H7N9) and A(H9N2) viruses [have been] reported.
Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
Risk management: Selection of new candidate vaccine

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5702642&promed&0

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