【精选】A review on human influenza A H5N1 infections in.pdf

Science in China Series C: Life Sciences © 2009 SCIENCE IN CHINA PRESS Special Topic Review A review on human influenza A H5N1 infections in Hong Kong CHAN Paul K S† Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1/F Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China Avian influenza A H5N1 remains the most threatening virus that may cause another devastating pan- demic 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. Avian, influenza, H5N1, Hong Kong, pandemic 1 Introduction Chinese boy developed fever and abdominal pain. He was admitted to a private hospital three days later be- Avian influenza remains a global health concern both for cause of persisting symptoms despite the prescription of poultry and humans. Up to early March 2009, 411 hu- antibiotics and antipyretics including aspirin from a pri- man influenza A H5N1 infections had been reported to vate practitioner. On admission, bronchial inflammatory the World Health Organization (WHO). Human cases changes were detected