Human Illness from Avian Influenza H7N3, British Columbia
Sam Tweed(BC Centre for Disease Control), Danuta M. Skowronski(BC Centre for Disease Control), Samara David(Health Canada), Andrew Larder(Fraser Health), Martin Petric(BC Centre for Disease Control), Wayne Lees(Canadian Food Inspection Agency), Yan Li, Jacqueline M. Katz(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Mel Krajden(BC Centre for Disease Control), Raymond Tellier(Hospital for Sick Children), Christine Halpert(Fraser Health), Martin Hirst(BC Cancer Agency), Caroline R. Astell(BC Cancer Agency), David S. Lawrence(BC Centre for Disease Control), Annie Mak(BC Centre for Disease Control)
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Abstract
Avian influenza that infects poultry in close proximity to humans is a concern because of its pandemic potential. In 2004, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 occurred in poultry in British Columbia, Canada. Surveillance identified two persons with confirmed avian influenza infection. Symptoms included conjunctivitis and mild influenzalike illness.
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