A review on human influenza A H5N1 infections in Hong Kong.
Avian influenza A H5N1 remains the most threatening virus that may cause another devastating pandemic in the foreseeable future. In 1997, Hong Kong was the first place to detect human infections due to this virus originated from birds. The experience and lessons learnt provide important information for controlling further outbreaks caused by avian influenza viruses.
Chan
Paul K S
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Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1/F Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. paulkschan@cuhk.edu.hk
D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D005192:Family Health; D005843:Geography; D006723:Hong Kong / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D053124:Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; D005585:Influenza in Birds / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010375:Pedigree