Abstract

Live poultry market closure and control of avian influenza A(H7N9), Shanghai, China.

Highlights

  • To the Editor: China reported its first human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in late March 2013 [1]

  • A(H7N9) virus occurred, an additional 229 samples were collected from migratory birds at Chongming Island, Shanghai Zoo, and Shanghai Wildlife Park

  • After human infections with influenza A(H7N9) virus were identified, another 1,129 samples were collected from domesticated mammals for enhanced surveillance; all were negative for H7 subtype influenza viruses

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Introduction

To the Editor: China reported its first human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in late March 2013 [1]. The Shanghai forestry authority has conducted surveillance for influenza virus among migratory birds since 2004. During January 2010– April 2013, a total of 884 throat/cloacal swab, serum, and fecal samples from 496 birds were tested, and no infections with influenza viruses of subtypes H7 or N9 were found.

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