Publications by authors named "Wen-Long Xiao"
J Thorac Dis
December 2014
Article Synopsis
- The first confirmed case of the H7N9 virus in Guangdong Province, China, occurred in August 2013, outside the usual flu season, prompting an investigation into its source and transmission.
- A female patient with poultry exposure experienced severe respiratory symptoms and quickly moved to an ICU but ultimately recovered after four weeks, with no additional cases reported.
- Genetic analysis showed the virus shares similarities with other H7N9 strains and is susceptible to certain antiviral medications, highlighting a potential ongoing risk for H7N9 re-emergence in China, especially from environmental sources.
