Bounyasith Khongsamphanh

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John Barnes

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Phonepadith Xangsayarath

Ministry of Health

Virasack Som Oulay

Phetdavanh Leuangvilay

World Health Organization - Pakistan

Pakapak Ketmayoon

World Health Organization - Pakistan

May Chiew

World Health Organization - Pakistan

Elizabeth A. Pusch

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Kim Carmela Co

World Health Organization - Pakistan

Joshua A. Mott

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Phouvong Phommachanh

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

World Health Organization - Pakistan

National Institute of Infectious Diseases

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National Center for Epidemiology

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First Human Infection of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Reported in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, February-March 2021

Authorea (Authorea) (2021)

Bounthanom Sengkeopraseuth Kim Carmela Co Phetdavanh Leuangvilay Joshua A. Mott Bounyasith Khongsamphanh

In March 2021, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) reported an avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection in a 5-year-old child identified through sentinel surveillance. This was the first human A(H5N6) infection reported outside of China. A multidisciplinary investigation undertook contact tracing and enhanced human and animal surveillance in surrounding villages and live bird markets. Seven Muscovy ducks tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N6) viruses. Sequenced viruses belonged to clade 2.3.4.4h and were closely related to viruses detected in poultry in Vietnam, and to previous viruses detected in Laos. Surveillance and coordinated outbreak response remain essential to global health security.

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10.22541/au.163507786.61635870/v1

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