The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (April 3) that the first case of local human infection with the H7 subtype of novel influenza A, which was detected recently, has been cured and discharged from isolation today after clinical treatment.
The patient's condition has continued to improve and all tests have been negative. The patient will continue to be monitored until April 6.
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated that the sputum sample collected from the case on March 27th was genetically sequenced to identify the virus as H7N7, a low-pathogenic avian influenza virus (LPAI).
No drug-resistant mutations were found, and the virus remains sensitive to antiviral drugs; the public need not panic.
The CDC also today, in accordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR), notified the World Health Organization of this first locally acquired H7N7 influenza case through the IHR contact window.
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explained that since 1959, more than 90 human cases of H7N7 have been reported globally, concentrated before 2003, mainly in Europe.
Of these, only one case resulted in death, and the vast majority were mild cases of conjunctivitis.
Subsequently, Italy reported three cases in 2013, also mild cases of conjunctivitis.
No new human cases have been reported since 2013, but the virus continues to spread and evolve in birds.
The genetic analysis of the first H7 case in Taiwan showed that it was significantly different from the H7 cases in European human cases 10-20 years ago, and most similar to the H7 cases detected in wild birds in Taiwan over the years.
No mutations related to enhanced bird-to-human transmission were found, and it is judged to be an isolated event with manageable risks.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reiterates its reminder that workers in the poultry and livestock industries should adhere to disease prevention guidelines, including wearing protective equipment and proper disinfection after handling.
If respiratory or eye symptoms develop, seek medical attention immediately and inform the animal contact history.
The public should also follow the "5 Dos and 6 Don'ts" principle to avoid contact with or purchase poultry and livestock products from unknown sources, jointly safeguarding public health and safety.
More information can be found on the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov.tw/) or by calling the disease prevention hotline 1922.
Source:
Link: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/oWFPJ8DnGZKl-Ygm43iPQQ?typeid=9
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