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Epidemiological update: A(H7N9) influenza virus, China, 19 December 2013
In March 2013, Chinese authorities announced the identification of a novel reassortant A(H7N9) avian influenza virus in patients in eastern China.
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Epidemiological update A(H7N9) influenza, 6 February 2014
In March 2013, Chinese authorities announced the identification of a novel reassortant A(H7N9) influenza virus in patients in eastern China. Since then, human cases have continued to be reported, and as of 7 February 2014 (Figure 1), there have been 308 laboratory-confirmed cases: Zhejiang (122), Guangdong (54), Shanghai (42), Jiangsu (36), Fujian (19), Hunan (7), Jiangxi (5), Henan (4), Anhui (4) ,Beijing (3), Shandong (2), Hebei (1), Guangxi (2), Guizhou (1), Hong Kong (4) and Taiwan (2). In addition, the virus has been detected in one asymptomatic case in Beijing.
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Very low public health threat related to outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N8) in turkeys in Germany
The risk of transmission of avian influenza A(H5N8) to the general public in the EU/EEA countries is extremely low.
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Low risk to public health in the EU from low pathogenic avian influenza A(H7N7) viruses
Low risk to public health in the EU from low pathogenic avian influenza A(H7N7) viruses
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Epidemiological update: increase in reporting of human cases of A(H5N1) influenza, Egypt, 9 April 2015
Epidemiological update: increase in reporting of human cases of A(H5N1) influenza, Egypt
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Recent upsurge of A(H7N9) cases in China, updated rapid risk assessment
A steep increase of human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) has been reported since the beginning of December 2016 from China. At present, the most immediate threat to EU citizens is to those living or visiting influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas in China concludes the updated rapid risk assessment.
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Rapid risk assessment: A(H5N1) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Egypt – Implications for human health in Europe
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) infections are continuing to occur in poultry and humans in Egypt. However there is no evidence of a significant change in the pattern of human illness and deaths related to A(H5N1) virus infections in the country. Certainly there are no epidemiological data or analyses consistent with adaptation of these viruses to humans.
Threats and outbreaks of zoonotic influenza diseases
Disease threats and outbreaks reports; Communicable disease threats report, Risk assessments.
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Communicable disease threats report, 23-29 April 2017, week 17
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 23-29 April 2017 and includes updates on influenza, hepatitis A, measles, rubella, legionnaires' and yellow fever.
- Avian influenza virus
- China
- Europe
- Hepatitis A
- Influenza
- Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses Programme
- Legionnaires’ disease
- Measles
- Programme on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and viral Hepatitis
- Public health threat
- Rubella
- South America
- Surveillance
- United Arab Emirates
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme
- Yellow fever
- Zoonotic influenza
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Communicable disease threats report, 7 May - 13 May 2017, week 19
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 7 May - 13 May 2017 and includes updates on influenza, measles, hepatitis A, cholera, type E botulism, yellow fever and Legionnaires' disease.
- Avian influenza virus
- Botulism
- China
- Cholera
- Europe
- Food- and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses Programme
- Germany
- Hepatitis A
- Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses Programme
- Legionnaires’ disease
- Measles
- Programme on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and viral Hepatitis
- Public health threat
- South America
- Spain
- Surveillance
- United Arab Emirates
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme
- Yellow fever
- Zoonotic influenza