A review on human influenza A H5N1 infections in Hong Kong

Sci China C Life Sci. 2009 May;52(5):412-8. doi: 10.1007/s11427-009-0063-y. Epub 2009 May 27.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Family Health
  • Geography
  • Hong Kong / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza in Birds / epidemiology
  • Influenza in Birds / prevention & control*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human / genetics
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Pedigree