WHO has published Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – update. Excerpt:
On 31 March 2014, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of China notified WHO of three additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.
Details of the cases reported to WHO are as follows:
• A 35 year-old man from Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. He became ill on 17 March, and was admitted to hospital on 24 March. He is currently in a critical condition.
• A 72 year-old man from Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. He became ill on 23 March, and was admitted to hospital on 27 March. He is currently in a severe condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 65 year-old man from Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. He became ill on 21 March and was admitted to hospital on 29 March. He is currently in a severe condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
