Two New H7N9 Influenza Cases in Henan Province Deaths

From May 5 to May 12, 2017, 2 cases of H7N9 flu were reported in Zhumadian City, Henan Province.

The patient Lumou, male, 57 years old, was from Xiangcheng District, Zhumadian City and had a history of heart disease. The patient is currently dead.

Zhang, female, 60 years old, was from Qushan County, Zhumadian City. At present, the patient is seriously ill and is undergoing treatment.

Experts reminded the public to try to avoid contact with live poultry, not to contact sick or dead poultry; choose to purchase cold fresh and chilled poultry products; raw and cooked separately, cooked and cooked thoroughly; engaged in poultry breeding, transportation, sales, slaughter and other industries contact live poultry Personal protection should be done well; pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and seek medical attention if abnormal signs such as fever occur.


What is bird flu?

Bird flu is the abbreviation for avian influenza and it is an infectious bird disease caused by the influenza A virus.

Bird flu viruses can be divided into highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, low pathogenic avian influenza viruses and non-pathogenic avian influenza viruses.

What is human infection with H7N9 bird flu?

Human infection with H7N9 bird flu is an acute respiratory infection caused by the H7N9 bird flu virus.

Due to the species barrier, the bird flu virus can only infect people occasionally, causing acute infectious diseases that are mainly respiratory damage.

How did people get the H7N9 bird flu virus?

The main source of infection for bird flu virus is chickens, ducks, geese and other birds that have bird flu or bird flu virus. Wild birds carrying viruses can also cause human infections. The exact source of infection in most confirmed cases is not known.

The source of infection may be birds carrying the H7N9 bird flu virus. The infection may be transmitted through the respiratory tract or in close contact with infected poultry secretions or excretions; or transmitted to humans through exposure to virus-contaminated environments.

Can it spread from person to person?

At present, most cases are sporadic cases, and close contacts of the cases have not been found to have continued cases by medical observation. There is no evidence of continuous interpersonal transmission.

Human infection with H7N9 avian influenza clinical manifestations?

According to the incubation period of influenza and the current survey of human cases of H7N9 bird flu infection, the incubation period is generally 3 to 4 days.

Patients generally present with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and less phlegm, which can be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as headache, muscle aches, and diarrhea.

When is the high season of H7N9 avian flu?

Human infection with H7N9 occurred mainly in the cold winter and spring seasons, from November of each year to March of the following year, especially when poultry consumption was high around the Spring Festival.

Who are the high-risk groups for H7N9 bird flu infection?

1. People engaged in poultry breeding, sales, transportation, slaughter, processing, cleaning, etc.;

2. Persons who carry out business activities in farmers' markets where there are live poultry transactions;

3. Other persons with a history of live poultry market exposure;

4. Others who have a history of contact with poultry or have contact with poultry secretions or excretions;

5. Close contact with people diagnosed with bird flu.

How to prevent H7N9 bird flu infection?

1. Try to avoid contact with chickens, ducks, wild birds and other poultry and their secretions and excretions; contact with poultry and their secretions and excretions should be cleaned with soap and running water.

2. Try to avoid exposure to live poultry trading markets, farms and other places;

3. Change live poultry consumption habits and purchase chilled poultry meat;

4. Poultry and eggs are fully cooked before eating;

5.Personal protection when wearing contact with poultry, wearing masks, rubber gloves;

6. Maintain a good environmental hygiene and personal hygiene habits, wash your hands frequently, pay attention to the room ventilation;

7. Cultivate a healthy lifestyle, increase physical activity, and provide reasonable nutrition. Pay attention to rest and avoid overwork.

Eggs, duck eggs and other eggs can eat it?

The bird flu virus is generally sensitive to heat. The virus can be killed when heated at 65°C for 30 minutes or boiled (100°C) for more than 2 minutes. Therefore, fully cooked chicken, duck, and eggs can be eaten with confidence.

Expert tips

If you have fever and respiratory symptoms, you should wear a mask, go to a regular medical institution for treatment as soon as possible, and tell your doctor if there is a history of poultry contact before the onset of illness, whether you have been to the live poultry market, where you have traveled recently, etc.;

Occupational groups engaged in poultry breeding, transportation, sales, slaughter, etc. should be personally protected (wear gloves, masks, overalls, etc.) when they come into contact with poultry. After contact, they should thoroughly clean their hands with disinfectant solution and clean water and find diseased and dead poultry. The animal health management department is promptly reported and properly handled in a timely manner.

The City CDC reminds the public:

H7N9 can prevent control and cure,

No need to panic!


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