Clinical characteristics of human infection with a novel avian-origin influenza A（H10N8） virus

Background 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. Methods Collecting clinical data of three cases of human infectio...

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Published in中华医学杂志：英文版 no. 18; pp. 3238 - 3242
Main Author Zhang Wei Wan Jianguo Qian Kejian Liu Xiaoqing Xiao Zuke Sun Jian Zeng Zhenguo Wang Qi Zhang Jinxiang Jiang Guanghui Nie Cheng Jiang Rong Ding Chengzhi Li Ran Horby Peter Gao Zhancheng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2014
Subjects
临床特点
人类感染
呼吸衰竭
死亡病例
流感病毒
流行毒株
禽流感
禽源性
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Summary:Background 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. Methods Collecting clinical data of three cases of human infection with a novel reassortment avian influenza A （H10N8） virus in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. Results 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. Conclusion This novel reassortment avian influenza A （H10N8） virus in China resulted in fatal human infections, and should be added to concerns in clinical practice.
Bibliography:Background 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. Methods Collecting clinical data of three cases of human infection with a novel reassortment avian influenza A （H10N8） virus in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. Results 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. Conclusion This novel reassortment avian influenza A （H10N8） virus in China resulted in fatal human infections, and should be added to concerns in clinical practice.
11-2154/R
human infection; avian influenza A（H10N8） virus; reassortment; clinical characteristics
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641