Quantcast
Published On: Wed, Oct 16th, 2013

China reports new H7N9 bird flu case, first case since August

The World Health Organization (WHO) was notified by Chinese authorities of a new laboratory confirmed case of human avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infections, according to a WHO update today.

Under a high magnification, this negatively-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) captured some of the ultrastructural details exhibited by the new influenza A (H7N9) virus. Image/CDC

Under a high magnification, this negatively-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) captured some of the ultrastructural details exhibited by the new influenza A (H7N9) virus.
Image/CDC

The National Health and Family Planning Commission, China reports the patient is a 35-year-old man from Zhejiang Province. He was admitted to a hospital on 8 October 2013 and is in a critical condition.

This is the first new confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus since 11 August 2013.

In addition, a previously laboratory-confirmed patient from Hebei has died.

To date, WHO has been informed of a total of 136 laboratory-confirmed human cases with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infection including 45 deaths.

Currently, three patients are hospitalized and 88 have been discharged. So far, there is no evidence of sustainable human-to-human transmission.

Influenza A(H7N9) is one of a subgroup of influenza viruses that normally circulate among birds. Until recently, this virus had not been seen in people. However, human infections have now been detected.

As yet, there is limited information about the scope of the disease the virus causes and about the source of exposure. The disease is of concern because most patients have been severely ill.

Although the WHO says there is no indication thus far that it can be transmitted between people, a new study suggests the virus may have the potential to be easily transmitted from human to human.

Researchers at the National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory at Harbin Veterinary Research Institute have found that the virus is highly transmissible between ferrets, a mammal often used to study possible virus transmission between humans, according to a HealthDay report.

For more infectious disease news and information, visit and “like” the Infectious Disease News Facebook page

Looking for a job in health care? Check here to see what’s available

On the DISPATCH: Headlines  Local  Opinion

Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter

* indicates required
/ ( mm / dd ) [ALL INFO CONFIDENTIAL]

About the Author

- Writer, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of The Global Dispatch. Robert has been covering news in the areas of health, world news and politics for a variety of online news sources. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the website, Outbreak News Today and hosts the podcast, Outbreak News Interviews on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify Robert is politically Independent and a born again Christian Follow @bactiman63

Tags
Displaying 1 Comments
Have Your Say
  1. Gonorrhea outbreak declared in Spokane County | Symptom of Pregnancy says:

    […] […]

Leave a comment

XHTML: You can use these html tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter



Recent Posts

How to Practice Better Cross-Platform Testing

June 7, 2023, Comments Off on How to Practice Better Cross-Platform Testing

Do You Need A Lawyer For A Divorce?

May 30, 2023, Comments Off on Do You Need A Lawyer For A Divorce?

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

May 30, 2023, Comments Off on Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Things to Consider Before Getting A Home Warranty for Your New Home

May 16, 2023, Comments Off on Things to Consider Before Getting A Home Warranty for Your New Home

Have You Heard About Mesothelioma? Here Are Some Things to Know

May 16, 2023, Comments Off on Have You Heard About Mesothelioma? Here Are Some Things to Know

Top Gym Liability Insurance Plans: Secure Your Fitness Business with Unbeatable Coverage

May 5, 2023, Comments Off on Top Gym Liability Insurance Plans: Secure Your Fitness Business with Unbeatable Coverage

Categories

Archives