Abstract
Avian influenza that infects poultry in close proximity to humans is a concern because of its pandemic potential. In 2004, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H7N3 occurred in poultry in British Columbia, Canada. Surveillance identified two persons with confirmed avian influenza infection. Symptoms included conjunctivitis and mild influenzalike illness.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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British Columbia / epidemiology
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Chickens
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Disease Outbreaks* / veterinary
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Influenza A virus / pathogenicity*
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Influenza in Birds / epidemiology
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Influenza in Birds / transmission
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Influenza, Human / transmission*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mutagenesis, Insertional
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Population Surveillance