Novel Influenza H7N9

H7N9 Information

• CDC - Avian Influenza A (H7N9)
• CDC - Traveler's Health
• CDC - Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in Humans
• CDC - Interim Infection Control H7N9
• WHO - Frequently Asked Questions on Human Infection with A (H7N9) Virus China
• WHO - Case Counts

H7N9 Charts, Graphs and Pictures

• Genetic Evolution of H7N9 Virus in China, 2013
• Electron Micrograph Images of H7N9 Virus
• Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Flow Chart for Specimen Submission

H7N9 Publications

• Pathogenesis and transmission of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in ferrets and mice Nature 501 556-559 (26 September 2013)
• MMWR - Emergence of Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Causing Severe Human Illness - China, February-April 2013
• On Friday, April 12, 2013, CDC posted a Flu Spotlight: “Additional H7N9 Cases Reported in China; CDC Receives H7N9 Virus Isolate.” The spotlight is available here.
• An article entitled “Human Infection with a Novel Avian-Origin Influenza A (H7N9) Virus” describes the epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory analysis of the first three human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus infection detected in China.
• A commentary by CDC authors entitled, “Global Concerns Regarding Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Infections,” identifies some unique characteristics of H7N9 influenza and highlights CDC’s preparedness efforts to learn more about H7N9 and its potential as a public health threat.
• More publications and resources related to H7N9 available from CDC.

Page last updated: July 29, 2019

Page last reviewed: August 1, 2016