Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Learning Center

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Avian influenza is flu infection in birds. The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it. The virus that causes this infection in birds can mutate (change) to easily infect humans. Such mutation c...

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Symptoms
Symptoms of avian flu infection in humans depend on the particular strain of virus. In case of the H5N1 virus, infectio...
Causes
Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genetic...
Tests
If you think you have been exposed to avian influenza, call your health care provider before your visit. This will give...
Treatments
Different types of avian flu virus may cause different symptoms. Therefore, treatment may vary. In general, treatment w...
Drugs
  • zanamivir
Risk Factors
  • eating raw or undercooked poultry meat
  • Healthcare Practitioners
  • Influenza in Birds
Complications
Pneumonia and acute respiratory distress are seen with H5N1 infections. Infection with this virus may also lead to sep...
Prevention
Travelers should avoid visits to live-bird markets in areas with an avian flu outbreak. People who work with birds who ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop flu-like symptoms within 10 days of handling infected birds or traveling ...

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