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Surveillance and Detection

This section provides up-to-date, open-source data on confirmed human and animal H5N1 cases. The information on human and animal cases are obtained from the World Health Organization (WHO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The WHO maintains situation updates and cumulative reports of human cases of H5N1. OIE provides official reports and updates from countries on avian influenza outbreaks in animals.

Human H5N1 Cases

Animal H5N1 Cases

Human H5N1 Cases

Latest Information

A NEW CASE FROM EGYPT

23 March 2009- The Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt has reported a new confirmed human case of Avian Influenza. The case is a 38-year old female from Elfath District, Assiut Governorate. Her symptoms started with a fever and headache on March 14. She was admitted to Assiut Fever Hospital on March 14 where she was started on oseltamivir the same day (March 14) and remains in a stable condition. Infection with H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed on 18 March by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratory.

Investigations into the source of her infection indicate a history of close contact with dead and sick poultry prior to becoming ill.

EGYPT ANNOUNCES ANOTHER CASE

09 February 2009 - The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case is a one and a half year old male from the Maghagha District of Menia Governorate. His symptoms began on 6 February and he was hospitalized at the Maghagha Fever Hospital on 7 February where he remains in a stable condition. Infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus was confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratory.

Investigations into the source of his infection indicate a history of close contact with dead poultry prior to becoming ill.

Archived Cases

Cumulative Case Counts (2004-2009)

Since 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Near East. Here is a chart of the Cumulative Number of Cases of human avian influenza.

Archived WHO Reports of Cumulative Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza

Maps of Areas with Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza

World Map of Affected Areas with Confirmed Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza since 2003, status as of 27 January 2009
This is a map of the cumulative number of human cases of avian influenza.

World Map of Affected Areas with Confirmed Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza since January 2008, status as of 27 January 2009
This is a map of the number of human cases for this year 2008.

World Map of Affected Areas with Confirmed Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza from 1 January to 31 December 2007
This is a map of the number of human cases for 2007.

World Map of Affected Areas with Confirmed Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza from 1 January to 31 December 2006
This is a map of the number of human cases for 2006.

WHO Situation Updates of Human Cases by Country

This table includes all countries that have experienced confirmed human cases of avian influenza.

Country Most Recent Human Case
Egypt 23 March 2009
Vietnam 11 February 2009
China 02 February 2009
Indonesia 22 January 2009
Cambodia 12 December 2008
Bangladesh 28 May 2008
Pakistan 03 April 2008
Myanmar 14 December 2007
Lao People's Democratic Republic 16 March 2007
Nigeria 03 February 2007
Thailand 27 September 2006
Iraq 19 September 2006
Dijbouti 12 May 2006
Azerbaijan 11 April 2006
Turkey 30 January 2006

Archived WHO Situation Updates

Animal H5N1 Cases

Since December 2003, avian influenza A (H5N1) infections in animals have been reported in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Near East.

Official Reports and Updates on Animal Outbreaks from Countries

World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) provides official reports and updates on the 60 countries which have had avian influenza outbreaks in animals.

Maps of Areas with Confirmed Animal Cases of Avian Influenza

World Map of Areas Reporting Confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds since 2003, status as of 12 December 2008
This is a map of the cumulative number of animal cases of avian influenza.

World Map of Areas Reporting Confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds since 1 July 2008, status as of 12 December 2008.
This is a map of the number of animal cases since July of 2008.

World Map of Areas Reporting Confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds between January and June 2008.

World Map of Areas Reporting Confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds between January and June 2007

World Map of Areas reporting confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds between July and December 2007
These are maps of the number of animal cases from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007.

World Map of Areas Reporting Confirmed Occurrence of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds in 2006
This is a map of the number of animal cases from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006.

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