AI Article Synopsis
- - A case study is presented of a human infected with the H3N8 avian influenza virus, who was also battling multiple myeloma and ultimately died from the severe infection.
- - Genome analysis of the virus revealed several gene mutations and reassortments, but no adaptations that would make it more suited for survival in mammals.
- - The findings indicate that the H3N8 avian influenza virus poses a significant risk to individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with conditions like multiple myeloma.
Article Abstract
Here, we report on a case of human infection with the H3N8 avian influenza virus. The patient had multiple myeloma and died of severe infection. Genome analysis showed multiple gene mutations and reassortments without mammalian-adaptive mutations. This suggests that avian influenza (A/H3N8) virus infection could be lethal for immunocompromised persons.
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