Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Human Case Confirmed in Pakistan
December 28, 2007
The first case of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus has been confirmed in Pakistan. Eight suspect cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) were previously reported by Pakistan and the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 15. Laboratory tests have now confirmed the presence of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection in one of these cases. Additional laboratory testing is underway. In addition, at the request of the government of Pakistan, a WHO team traveled to Pakistan to support national authorities in their investigations. The preliminary risk assessment by the WHO team found no evidence of sustained or community human to human transmission. For more information about the situation in Pakistan, visit the Avian influenza – situation in Pakistan - update for December 27, 2007.
This brings the total number of countries reporting confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) to 14. There are no reports of animal or human avian influenza A (H5N1) infections in the United States.
See also: Avian influenza - Situation in Pakistan - December 15, 2007.
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