Human Illness from Avian Influenza H7N3, British Columbia
- S. Aleina Tweed
- Danuta M. Skowronski
- Samara T. David
- Andrew Larder
- Martin Petric
- Wayne Lees
- Yan Li
- Jacqueline M. Katz
- Mel Krajden
- Raymond Tellier
- Christine Halpert
- Martin Hirst
- Caroline Astell
- David Lawrence
- Annie Mak
Publication date
December 2004
DOI Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Journal
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
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
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