03.09.2013

A poultry worker tested positive for an avian influenza virus A/H7N7 infection following outbreaks among birds on farms in the northern Emilia Romagna region, the Italian Health Ministry said on Monday.
The affected man was in contact with H7N7 affected poultry farm at Mordano, Emilia-Romagna Region, he contracted conjunctivitis as a result of his infection.
Another suspected case in under investigation. A second suspected case in under investigation.