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CDC Update for Clinicians on Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus
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Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Presenter(s):
Alicia M. Fry, MD, MPH
Medical Officer
Influenza Division
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview:
The World Health Organization and CDC China, along with U.S. CDC are working together to investigate the avian influenza A (H7N9) virus cases detected in China. At this time, no cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) viruses have been detected in the United States. Rapid detection and characterization of novel influenza viruses remain a critical component of national efforts to prevent further cases, evaluate clinical illness associated with them, and assess any ability for these viruses to spread among humans. During this COCA Conference Call, a CDC subject matter expert will provide an update on the current H7N9 situation in China, review interim avian influenza A (H7N9) recommendations for clinicians and state and local health departments related to case investigation, testing, infection control, and treatment, and discuss what CDC is doing to closely monitor the situation.
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Additional Resources
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Presenter(s):
Alicia M. Fry, MD, MPH
Medical Officer
Influenza Division
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview:
The World Health Organization and CDC China, along with U.S. CDC are working together to investigate the avian influenza A (H7N9) virus cases detected in China. At this time, no cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) viruses have been detected in the United States. Rapid detection and characterization of novel influenza viruses remain a critical component of national efforts to prevent further cases, evaluate clinical illness associated with them, and assess any ability for these viruses to spread among humans. During this COCA Conference Call, a CDC subject matter expert will provide an update on the current H7N9 situation in China, review interim avian influenza A (H7N9) recommendations for clinicians and state and local health departments related to case investigation, testing, infection control, and treatment, and discuss what CDC is doing to closely monitor the situation.
Call Materials
Transcript: Read NowAdditional Resources
- CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) - Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses April 5, 2013
- CDC Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus
- CDC Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used for Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Case Investigations in the United States
- CDC Interim Guidance on the Use of Antiviral Agents for Treatment of Human Infections with Avian Influenza A (H7N9)
- CDC Interim Guidance for Infection Control Within Healthcare Settings When Caring for Patients with Confirmed, Probable, or Cases Under Investigation of Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Infection
- Travelers' Health: Avian Influenza A (H7N9) in China
- Interim Guidance for Airline Crew: Report Ill Travelers on Flights to the United States from China