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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Learning Center

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Welcome

Avian influenza is flu infection in birds. The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it.

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Symptoms
Symptoms of avian flu infection in humans depend on the strain of virus. Infection with the H5N1 virus in humans caus...
Causes
Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genet...
Tests
If you think you have been exposed to avian influenza, call your health care provider before your visit. This will gi...
Treatments
Different types of avian flu virus may cause different symptoms. Therefore, treatment may vary.In general, treatment ...
Prevention
Travelers should avoid visits to live-bird markets in areas with an avian flu outbreak. People who work with birds wh...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop flu-like symptoms within 10 days of handling infected birds or travelin...

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