Global & Disaster Medicine

Highly pathogenic H5N8 avian flu outbreaks have hit more than a dozen countries

December 10th, 2016

So far the new H5N8 outbreak strain poses a very low threat to humans, but the lack of human immunity and expanding range in birds warrant careful monitoring in birds, the scientists said.

Citation style for this article: 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. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) outbreaks: protection and management of exposed people in Europe, 2014/15 and 2016. Euro Surveill. 2016;21(49):pii=30419. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.49.30419

Received:29 November 2016; Accepted:07 December 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.

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