Clinical characteristics of human infection with a novel avian-origin influenza A(H10N8) virus / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
;
(24): 3238-3242, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-240190
ABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Novel influenza A viruses of avian-origin may be the precursors of pandemic strains. This descriptive study aims to introduce a novel avian-origin influenza A (H10N8) virus which can infect humans and cause severe diseases.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Collecting clinical data of three cases of human infection with a novel reassortment avian influenza A (H10N8) virus in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Three cases of human infection with a new reassortment avian influenza A(H10N8) virus were described, of which two were fatal cases, and one was severe case. These cases presented with severe pneumonia that progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and intractable respiratory failure.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This novel reassortment avian influenza A (H10N8) virus in China resulted in fatal human infections, and should be added to concerns in clinical practice.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Antiviral Agents
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Virulence
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Imipenem
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Fluoroquinolones
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Therapeutic Uses
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Diagnosis
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Drug Therapy
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Influenza, Human
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Oseltamivir
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Influenza A Virus, H10N8 Subtype
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Medical Journal
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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