Standardization of the influenza A(H7N9) virus terminology

16 April 2013

16 April 2013
 | Emergency Situational Updates
Standardization of the influenza A(H7N9) virus terminology
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Overview

After broad consultations with experts from FAO, OIE and WHO, a consensus has been reached on the naming of the influenza A(H7N9) virus recently detected in China. The approach outlined in this document has been adopted and will be used in the three organizations’ communications.


 

 

WHO Team
Global Influenza Programme (GIP)