Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) outbreaks: protection and management of exposed people in Europe, 2014/15 and 2016.

Authors :: Adlhoch C
Brown IH
Angelova SG
Bálint Á
Bouwstra R
Buda S
Castrucci MR
Dabrera G
Dán Á
Grund C
Harder T
van der Hoek W
Krisztalovics K
Parry-Ford F
Popescu R
Wallensten A
Zdravkova A
Zohari S
Tsolova S
Penttinen P
Source :: Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin [Euro Surveill] 2016 Dec 08; Vol. 21 (49).
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus A(H5N8) into Europe prompted animal and human health experts to implement protective measures to prevent transmission to humans. We describe the situation in 2016 and list public health measures and recommendations in place. We summarise critical interfaces identified during the A(H5N1) and A(H5N8) outbreaks in 2014/15. Rapid exchange of information between the animal and human health sectors is critical for a timely, effective and efficient response.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: None declared.<br /> (This article is copyright of ECDC, 2016.)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1560-7917
Volume :: 21
Issue :: 49
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 27983512
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.49.30419

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