Letter to the Editor: Human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9): preliminary assessments of the age and sex distribution
10.5365/WPSAR.2013.4.3.006
- Author:
Wiwanitkita Viroj
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2013;4(4):24-24
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The recent report on human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9) is very interesting. The age distribution of the patients was studied, and Arima et al. mentioned that “it seems unlikely that elderly men are being overly selected.” It is true that the virus can attack any age group. The factors that determine vulnerability to infection in each age group include (1) immunity to infection, (2) exposure to the disease, (3) availability of medical care, and (4) ability of medical personnel to diagnose the illness.
