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Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses are circulating among wild
birds and poultry in British Columbia, Canada. These viruses are also recognized to cause illness in humans. Here, we report a case of critical illness caused by influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in British Columbia.