Estimating Risk to Responders Exposed to Avian Influenza A H5 and H7 Viruses in Poultry, United States, 2014-2017.

Sonja J Olsen,Alicia M Fry,Melissa A Rolfes,Susan C Trock,Thomas M Gomez,Jane A Rooney,Lenee Blanton,Deborah I Nelson,Steven A Karli

doi:10.3201/eid2505.181253

Abstract

In the United States, outbreaks of avian influenza H5 and H7 virus infections in poultry have raised concern about the risk for infections in humans. We reviewed the data collected during 2014–2017 and found no human infections among 4,555 exposed responders who were wearing protection.

Highlights

In the United States, outbreaks of avian influenza H5 and H7 virus infections in poultry have raised concern about the risk for infections in humans
In late 2014 and early 2015, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N2), A(H5N1), and A(H5N8) viruses were detected in poultry and wild birds in the United States and Canada
We identified the domestic poultry detection events that were reported to US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Summary

Responders asked to report if they had new onset or

Fever or feeling feverish/chills; cough; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; eye worsening of any of the following signs and symptoms tearing, redness, irritation (pink eye); sneezing; difficulty breathing; shortness of breath; fatigue (feeling tired); muscle or body aches; headaches; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; seizures; rash

Who is tested

Time states

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Zoonotic Infections