scholarly journals Comparison of the three waves of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus circulation since live poultry markets were permanently closed in the main urban areas in Zhejiang Province, July 2014-June 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Cheng ◽  
Xiaoxiao Wang ◽  
Ye Shen ◽  
Zhao Yu ◽  
Shelan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

Epidemiology of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in the two waves before and after October 2013 in Zhejiang province, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (9) ◽  
pp. 1839-1845 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Y. WANG ◽  
C. L. CHAI ◽  
F. D. LI ◽  
F. HE ◽  
Z. YU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

SUMMARYWe compared the epidemiological and clinical features of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infections in the population in Zhejiang province, China, between March and April 2013 (first wave) and October 2013 and February 2014 (second wave). No statistical difference was found for age, sex, occupation, presence of underlying conditions, exposure history, white blood cell count, lymphocyte percentage and illness timeline and duration (all P > 0·05). The virus spread to 30 new counties compared to the first wave. The case-fatality rate was 22% in the first wave and 42% in the second (P = 0·023). Of those infected, 66% in the first wave and 62% in the second wave had underlying conditions. The proportion of those exposed to live poultry markets were 80% and 66%, respectively. We recommend permanent closure of live poultry markets and reformation of poultry supply and sales.

scholarly journals Emergence of human avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infections in Wenshan City in Southwest China, 2017

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Jiang ◽  
Xiaonan Zhao ◽  
Wen Xu ◽  
Xuehua Zhou ◽  
Chunrui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Viral Gene ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Genetic Sequencing ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Virus Spreading ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

Abstract Background: The emergence of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus was reported in Wenshan City, southwestern China in 2017. The study describes the epidemiological and virological features of the outbreak and discusses the origin of the infection. Methods: Poultry exposure and timelines of key events for each patient were collected. Samples derived from the patients, their close contacts, and environments were tested for influenza A(H7N9) virus by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were also conducted. Results: Five patients were reported in the outbreak. An epidemiological investigation showed that all patients had been exposed at live poultry markets. Virus isolates from these patients had low pathogenicity in avian species. Both epidemiological investigations of chicken sources and phylogenetic analysis of viral gene sequences indicated that the source of infection was from Guangxi Province. Conclusions: The transmission route spanned a long geographical region, with virus spreading from east to west. Chickens were an important carrier in the H7N9 virus spreading from Guangxi to Wenshan. Hygienic management of live poultry markets and virological screening of chickens transported across regions should be reinforced to limit the spread of H7N9 virus.

scholarly journals Detection of Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus from Live Poultry Markets in Guangzhou, China: A Surveillance Report

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e107266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongqiu Chen ◽  
Kuibiao Li ◽  
Lei Luo ◽  
Enjie Lu ◽  
Jun Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Surveillance Report ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

scholarly journals Emergence of human avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infections in Wenshan City in Southwest China, 2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Jiang ◽  
Xiaonan Zhao ◽  
Wen Xu ◽  
Xuehua Zhou ◽  
Chunrui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Viral Gene ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Genetic Sequencing ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

Abstract Background: The emergence of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus was reported in Wenshan City, southwestern China in 2017. The study describes the epidemiological and virological features of the outbreak and discusses the origin of the infection. Methods: Poultry exposure and timelines of key events for each patient were collected. Samples derived from the patients, their close contacts, and environments were tested for influenza A(H7N9) virus by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were also conducted. Results: Five patients were reported in the outbreak. An epidemiological investigation showed that all patients had been exposed at live poultry markets. The A(H7N9) isolates from these patients had low pathogenicity in avian species. Both epidemiological investigations of chicken sources and phylogenetic analysis of viral gene sequences indicated that the source of infection was from Guangxi Province, which lies 100 km to the east of Wenshan City. Conclusions: In the study, a sudden emergence of human cases of H7N9 was documented in urban area of Wenshan City. Chickens were an important carrier in the H7N9 virus spreading from Guangxi to Wenshan. Hygienic management of live poultry markets and virological screening of chickens transported across regions should be reinforced to limit the spread of H7N9 virus.

scholarly journals Emergence of human avian influenza A(H7N9) virus infections in Wenshan City in Southwest China, 2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Jiang ◽  
Xiaonan Zhao ◽  
Wen Xu ◽  
Xuehua Zhou ◽  
Chunrui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Viral Gene ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Genetic Sequencing ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

Abstract Background: The emergence of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus was reported in Wenshan City, southwestern China in 2017. The study describes the epidemiological and virological features of the outbreak and discusses the origin of the infection. Methods: Poultry exposure and timelines of key events for each patient were collected. Samples derived from the patients, their close contacts, and environments were tested for influenza A(H7N9) virus by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Genetic sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were also conducted. Results: Five patients were reported in the outbreak. An epidemiological investigation showed that all patients had been exposed at live poultry markets. The A(H7N9) isolates from these patients had low pathogenicity in avian species. Both epidemiological investigations of chicken sources and phylogenetic analysis of viral gene sequences indicated that the source of infection was from Guangxi Province, which lies 100 km to the east of Wenshan City. Conclusions: In the study, a sudden emergence of human cases of H7N9 was documented in urban area of Wenshan City. Chickens were an important carrier in the H7N9 virus spreading from Guangxi to Wenshan. Hygienic management of live poultry markets and virological screening of chickens transported across regions should be reinforced to limit the spread of H7N9 virus.

scholarly journals Will China’s H7N9 Control Strategy Continue to Be Effective?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Lin Wang ◽  
Gregory C Gray ◽  
Ji-Ming Chen ◽  
Mai-Juan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Influenza A Viruses ◽  
Highly Pathogenic ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

Abstract Since the first outbreak of avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in China in early 2013, several interventions to control the transmission of H7N9 virus from poultry to humans have been implemented. Temporarily closing live poultry markets reduced the risk of human infection to an extent, but it did not prevent the spread of the H7N9 virus among poultry, and this spread eventually led to more human cases. Nevertheless, the mass vaccination of poultry after September 2017 has been highly effective in preventing the H7N9 virus infection in both poultry and humans. In light of the emergence of highly pathogenic H7N9 and H7N2 viruses in unimmunized ducks, vaccination among poultry, especially for ducks, should be accompanied with continued surveillance of H7N9 variants and other avian influenza A viruses that could signal a heightened pandemic risk.

scholarly journals Effect of closure of live poultry markets on poultry-to-person transmission of avian influenza A H7N9 virus: an ecological study

The Lancet ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 383 (9916) ◽  
pp. 541-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongjie Yu ◽  
Joseph T Wu ◽  
Benjamin J Cowling ◽  
Qiaohong Liao ◽  
Vicky J Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
H7n9 Virus ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
Live Poultry Markets

scholarly journals Predicting the risk of avian influenza A H7N9 infection in live-poultry markets across Asia

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Gilbert ◽  
Nick Golding ◽  
Hang Zhou ◽  
G. R. William Wint ◽  
Timothy P. Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Live Poultry ◽  
H7n9 Infection ◽  
Live Poultry Markets
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