Abstract
We describe the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of 7 children infected with A/H7N9 in Guangdong Province during the winter of 2013-2014. Our results indicate that the mild or asymptomatic characteristics common in H7N9-infected children could pose challenges to our surveillance system becoming a hidden threat to the public health of China and the world.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Asymptomatic Diseases / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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China / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Influenza A Virus, H7N9 Subtype / isolation & purification*
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
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Influenza, Human / epidemiology
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Influenza, Human / pathology*
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male