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Containment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus, Lebanon, 20161

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A preparedness plan for avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection was activated in Lebanon in 2016 after reported cases in poultry. Exposed persons were given prophylaxis and monitored daily. A total… Click to show full abstract

A preparedness plan for avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection was activated in Lebanon in 2016 after reported cases in poultry. Exposed persons were given prophylaxis and monitored daily. A total of 185 exposed persons were identified: 180 received prophylaxis, 181 were monitored, and 41 suspected cases were reported. All collected specimens were negative for virus by PCR.

Keywords: h5n1 virus; avian influenza; influenza h5n1; virus

Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2018

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