Increased Number of Human Cases of Influenza Virus A(H5N1) Infection, Egypt, 2014–15
oleh: Samir Refaey, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Marwa Mohamed Amin, Manal Fahim, Katherine Roguski, Hanaa Abu Elsood Abd Elaziz, A. Danielle Iuliano, Noha Salah, Timothy M. Uyeki, Steven Lindstrom, Charles Todd Davis, Alaa Eid, Mohamed Genedy, Amr Kandeel
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-12-01 |
Deskripsi
During November 2014–April 2015, a total of 165 case-patients with influenza virus A(H5N1) infection, including 6 clusters and 51 deaths, were identified in Egypt. Among infected persons, 99% reported poultry exposure: 19% to ill poultry and 35% to dead poultry. Only 1 person reported wearing personal protective equipment while working with poultry.