Expert consensus on imaging diagnosis of human infection with avian influenza

doi:10.19871/j.cnki.xfcrbzz.2025.05.017

Abstract

Abstract: Avian influenza virus infects humans through various pathways such as respiratory tract or direct contact, with the lungs being the most common site of the disease. In recent years, cases of human infection with avian influenza appeared sporadically in China, with new subtypes constantly emerging, such as H7N4, H9N2, H10N8, and H10N3. Human infection with avian influenza has become a significant public health issue threatening human health. Imaging plays an important role in the early diagnosis of human infection with avian influenza. In order to promote the standardization of imaging diagnosis and treatment for human infection with avian influenza in China, experts in the fields of infectious diseases, radiology, pathology, and laboratory medicine have collaboratively developed an expert consensus on imaging diagnosis, including 7 recommendations. The consensus is based on the latest research data and clinical practice to form imaging diagnosis recommendations, aim to provide clear Imaging diagnostic suggestions for clinicians.

Key words: Human infection with avian influenza, Avian influenza virus, Pneumonia, Imaging, Tomography, Computed tomography, Expert consensus

CLC Number:

R511
R445

China Research Hospital Society, Specialty Committee of Infectious, Inflammatory Radiology, Radiology Science Editorial Department, Radiology of Infectious Diseases Editorial Department, Electronic Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases Editorial Department. Expert consensus on imaging diagnosis of human infection with avian influenza[J]. Electronic Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2025, 10(5): 91-99.

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