Experts Investigate H7N9 Flu in China
Special team from the World Health Organization (WHO), which consists of experts influenza illness will go to China this week to assist in the investigation of cases of deadly H7N9 virus spread.
WHO spokesman, Glenn Thomas, during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, confirmed, will be leaving the team consisted of four experts in the field of epidemiology and transmission of the virus and several WHO staff. While other WHO spokesman, Gregory Hartl, said at least six delegates will be sent to China to do research.
"We are still looking for more information about the reservoir (source) of this virus. From what we know at this time, the poultry market has been the center of attention. However, the mission of this research will be to find out the source, and that is the main purpose of the investigation this, "said Thomas.
Another purpose of this investigation, Thomas continued, is to investigate how some people can avoid this infection. "There are several examples of mild cases, and some cases of people whose health began to recover, which is already out of danger and his condition is now stable. This is what we know through the delivery of this mission," he said.
Chinese government news agency Xinhua quoted on Wednesday (17/04/2013), has confirmed that the number of cases of H7N9 influenza infection has reached 77 cases with the death toll reached 16 people.
Special team from the World Health Organization (WHO), which consists of experts influenza illness will go to China this week to assist in the investigation of cases of deadly H7N9 virus spread.
WHO spokesman, Glenn Thomas, during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, confirmed, will be leaving the team consisted of four experts in the field of epidemiology and transmission of the virus and several WHO staff. While other WHO spokesman, Gregory Hartl, said at least six delegates will be sent to China to do research.
"We are still looking for more information about the reservoir (source) of this virus. From what we know at this time, the poultry market has been the center of attention. However, the mission of this research will be to find out the source, and that is the main purpose of the investigation this, "said Thomas.
Another purpose of this investigation, Thomas continued, is to investigate how some people can avoid this infection. "There are several examples of mild cases, and some cases of people whose health began to recover, which is already out of danger and his condition is now stable. This is what we know through the delivery of this mission," he said.
Chinese government news agency Xinhua quoted on Wednesday (17/04/2013), has confirmed that the number of cases of H7N9 influenza infection has reached 77 cases with the death toll reached 16 people.