1. First human infection of avian influenza A(H5N6) virus reported in Lao People's Democratic Republic, February-March 2021.
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Sengkeopraseuth B, Co KC, Leuangvilay P, Mott JA, Khomgsamphanh B, Somoulay V, Tsuyuoka R, Chiew M, Ketmayoon P, Jones J, Pusch E, Jang Y, Barnes J, Davis CT, Phommachanh P, Khamphaphongphane B, Olsen SJ, and Xangsayyarath P
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- Animals, Chickens, Child, Preschool, China epidemiology, Ducks, Humans, Laos epidemiology, Phylogeny, Poultry, Influenza A virus genetics, Influenza in Birds epidemiology, Influenza, Human epidemiology
- Abstract
In March 2021, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) reported an avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection in a 5-year-old child identified through sentinel surveillance. This was the first human A(H5N6) infection reported outside of China. A multidisciplinary investigation undertook contact tracing and enhanced human and animal surveillance in surrounding villages and live bird markets. Seven Muscovy ducks tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N6) viruses. Sequenced viruses belonged to clade 2.3.4.4h and were closely related to viruses detected in poultry in Vietnam and to previous viruses detected in Laos. Surveillance and coordinated outbreak response remain essential to global health security., (© 2021 The Authors. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This article has been contributed to by US Government employees and their work is in the public domain in the USA.)
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- 2022
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