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. 2016 Dec 8;21(49):30419.
doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.49.30419.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) outbreaks: protection and management of exposed people in Europe, 2014/15 and 2016

Cornelia Adlhoch  1 , Ian H Brown  2 , Svetla G Angelova  3 , Ádám Bálint  4 , Ruth Bouwstra  5 , Silke Buda  6 , Maria R Castrucci  7 , Gavin Dabrera  8 , Ádám Dán  4 , Christian Grund  9 , Timm Harder  9 , Wim van der Hoek  10 , Katalin Krisztalovics  11 , Frances Parry-Ford  8 , Rodica Popescu  12 , Anders Wallensten  13 , Anna Zdravkova  14 , Siamak Zohari  15 , Svetla Tsolova  1 , Pasi Penttinen  1
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) outbreaks: protection and management of exposed people in Europe, 2014/15 and 2016

Cornelia Adlhoch et al. Euro Surveill. .

Abstract

Introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus A(H5N8) into Europe prompted animal and human health experts to implement protective measures to prevent transmission to humans. We describe the situation in 2016 and list public health measures and recommendations in place. We summarise critical interfaces identified during the A(H5N1) and A(H5N8) outbreaks in 2014/15. Rapid exchange of information between the animal and human health sectors is critical for a timely, effective and efficient response.

Keywords: 2016; A(H5N8); Avian influenza; EU/EEA; infection control; outbreaks.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N8) in wild birds and poultry, Europe and neighbouring regions, November 2014 to February 2015 and October to December 2016a
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