CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / Early Release

MMWR Early Release Vol. 66, Early Release March 03, 2017   PDF   In this report Increase in Human Infections with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus During the Fifth Epidemic — China, October 2016–February 2017 A. Danielle Iuliano, PhD; Yunho Jang, PhD; Joyce Jones, MS; et al. Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus were first reported in China in March 2013. Annual epidemics of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus in China have been reported since that time. During the ongoing fifth epidemic, 460 human infections with A(H7N9) have been reported, a significant increase over the first four epidemics. During the first four epidemics, 88% of patients developed pneumonia, 68% were admitted to an intensive care unit, and 41% died. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.3 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)