A review on human influenza A H5N1 infections in Hong Kong

被引:13
作者
Chan, Paul K. S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Chinese Univ Hong Kong, Dept Microbiol, Prince Wales Hosp, Shatin, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
来源
SCIENCE IN CHINA SERIES C-LIFE SCIENCES | 2009年 / 52卷 / 05期
关键词
Avian; influenza; H5N1; Hong Kong; pandemic; AVIAN INFLUENZA; HEMOPHAGOCYTIC LYMPHOHISTIOCYTOSIS; VIRUS ISOLATION; SUBTYPE H5N1; DISEASE; PATHOLOGY; OUTBREAK; POULTRY; RISK; GENE;
D O I
10.1007/s11427-009-0063-y
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Avian influenza A H5N1 remains the most threatening virus that may cause another devastating pandemic 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.
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页码:412 / 418
页数:7
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