Re: China - Suspected Human case of H5N1 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province (December 30 2011), Preliminary test is H5N1 Positive
It is also worth noting that the incubation period can exceed 5 days so many potential sources of infection are still viable; however, peak viral shedding before symptom onset is the last 24 - 48 hours so providing the information provided is accurate, exposure potential to bus passengers should be low.
I agree with Shannon on this one; the key here will be if there are other suspect cases in this area, or if there have been other cases that predate this one of which we are unaware.
It is also worth noting that the incubation period can exceed 5 days so many potential sources of infection are still viable; however, peak viral shedding before symptom onset is the last 24 - 48 hours so providing the information provided is accurate, exposure potential to bus passengers should be low.
I agree with Shannon on this one; the key here will be if there are other suspect cases in this area, or if there have been other cases that predate this one of which we are unaware.
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