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Influenza due to infection with Influenza A/H7N9 virus

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Link to WHO Definition

Influenza due to infection with Influenza A/H7N9 virus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1117777912

A condition characterised by fever, cough, and shortness of breath, which may progress to severe pneumonia. The virus can also overload the immune system, causing what is known as a cytokine storm. Sepsis and organ failure are also possible.