First human infection by a novel avian influenza A(H7N4) virus

J Infect. 2018 Sep;77(3):249-257. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2018.06.002. Epub 2018 Jun 10.

Abstract

Multiple reassortant strains of novel, highly pathogenic avian influenza A have recently emerged and spread over the world. Here we report on a 68-year-old woman in Jiangsu, China, with influenza A(H7N4) infection and associated illness, which strongly demonstrating the ability of the virus to spread from animals to humans and thus emphasizing the importance of continuous surveillance of the emerging viruses.

Keywords: Avian influenza A; H7N4; Pneumonia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • China
  • Female
  • Genome, Viral
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus / classification*
  • Influenza A virus / genetics
  • Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / pathology
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Moxifloxacin / administration & dosage
  • Oseltamivir / administration & dosage
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Oseltamivir
  • Moxifloxacin
  • Methylprednisolone