Abstract
An outbreak of avian influenza (H7N3) among poultry resulted in laboratory-confirmed disease in 1 of 103 exposed persons. Incomplete use of personal protective equipment (PPE) was associated with conjunctivitis and influenza-like symptoms. Rigorous use of PPE by persons managing avian influenza outbreaks may reduce exposure to potentially hazardous infected poultry materials.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Communicable Disease Control / methods
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / diagnosis
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / prevention & control
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Conjunctivitis, Viral / virology
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Humans
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Influenza A virus / immunology
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Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
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Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
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Influenza in Birds / transmission*
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Influenza in Birds / virology
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Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
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Influenza, Human / physiopathology
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Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Oseltamivir / therapeutic use
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Poultry / virology
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Protective Devices / statistics & numerical data*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Antiviral Agents
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Oseltamivir