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Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus Infection in 2 Travelers Returning from China to Canada,January 2015 |
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| Authors: | Danuta M. Skowronski Catharine Chambers Reka Gustafson Dale B. Purych Patrick Tang Nathalie Bastien Mel Krajden Yan Li |
| Abstract: | In January 2015, British Columbia, Canada, reported avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infection in 2 travelers returning from China who sought outpatient care for typical influenza-like illness. There was no further spread, but serosurvey findings showed broad population susceptibility to H7N9 virus. Travel history and timely notification are critical to emerging pathogen detection and response. |
| Keywords: | Influenza A Virus subtype H7N9 influenza A(H7N9) avian influenza influenza humans hemagglutination inhibition tests microneutralization assay Canada travelers viruses serosurvey epidemiology virologic features |