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Expert Warns of Possibility of H7N9 Human-to-human Transmissions
2014-01-24 09:28:05 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Wang
A leading Chinese respiratory expert is warning the authorities to pay close attention to the possibility of H7N9 human-to-human transmissions, even though none have so-far been reported.
Zhong Nanshan, director of the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases, says the current spread of the H7N9 strain of bird flu is different from previous Avian Influenza outbreaks.
"However, we still can't totally rule out the possibility even if the above situations are nonexistent in recent cases. There is a term called 'limited human-to-human transmission' which needs to be paid close attention. People should keep distance with those who contacted with H7N9 patient before showing a sign of fever."
His comment comes amid the recent uptick in human infection of the H7N9 bird flu...
Expert Warns of Possibility of H7N9 Human-to-human Transmissions
2014-01-24 09:28:05 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Wang
A leading Chinese respiratory expert is warning the authorities to pay close attention to the possibility of H7N9 human-to-human transmissions, even though none have so-far been reported.
Zhong Nanshan, director of the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases, says the current spread of the H7N9 strain of bird flu is different from previous Avian Influenza outbreaks.
"However, we still can't totally rule out the possibility even if the above situations are nonexistent in recent cases. There is a term called 'limited human-to-human transmission' which needs to be paid close attention. People should keep distance with those who contacted with H7N9 patient before showing a sign of fever."
His comment comes amid the recent uptick in human infection of the H7N9 bird flu...