Human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus: review of clinical issues

Timothy M Uyeki

doi:10.1086/600035

Human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus: review of clinical issues

Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Jul 15;49(2):279-90. doi: 10.1086/600035.

Author

Timothy M Uyeki¹

Affiliation

¹ Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, Influenza Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. tuyeki@cdc.gov

PMID: 19522652
DOI: 10.1086/600035

Abstract

This article provides an updated review of the clinical issues related to human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. The clinical data available to date are presented, as well as recent findings on the pathogenesis of and antiviral treatment and immunotherapy for H5N1 virus infection in humans and animal models.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
Humans
Immunotherapy / methods
Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
Influenza, Human / drug therapy
Influenza, Human / pathology*
Influenza, Human / physiopathology
Influenza, Human / virology*

Substances

Antiviral Agents