Bird flu
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Also known as: avian influenza, avian fluContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Bird flu?Treatment optionsHow is this diagnosed?SymptomsSymptomsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Bird flu, seek medical attention immediately.Symptoms vary from mild to severe, but usually start with normal flu-like symptoms, including:Runny noseCoughSore throatHigh grade Fever - over 100.4°F or 38°CHeadacheMuscle acheConjunctivitisMalaiseDiarrheaVomitingRespiratory difficulties Runny nose Cough Sore throat High grade Fever - over 100.4°F or 38°C Headache Muscle ache Conjunctivitis Malaise Diarrhea Vomiting Respiratory difficulties Infection can spread via feces of infected birds, or secretions from the nose, mouth, or eyes of infected birds and humans In rare cases, the Infection can spread from infected person to another person through sneezing and coughing The infection can also spread from under cooked poultry from infected birds Avoid any contact with infected birds and patients, as well as their secretions Patients need to be isolated to prevent the spread of infection Family members may be prescribed antiviral medications for prevention Do not touch dead birds, or those that are suspected to be infected, with bare hands Dispose the carcass of dead birds using gloves and plastic carry bags into a trash can Avoid travelling to places with reported incidences of bird flu Consult your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms within 10 days of handling birds or travelling to areas with the flu outbreak Sepsis Pneumonia Organ failure Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Runny nose
Cough
Sore throat
High grade Fever - over 100.4°F or 38°C
Headache
Muscle ache
Conjunctivitis
Malaise
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Respiratory difficulties
Infection can spread via feces of infected birds, or secretions from the nose, mouth, or eyes of infected birds and humans
In rare cases, the Infection can spread from infected person to another person through sneezing and coughing
The infection can also spread from under cooked poultry from infected birds
Avoid any contact with infected birds and patients, as well as their secretions
Patients need to be isolated to prevent the spread of infection
Family members may be prescribed antiviral medications for prevention
Do not touch dead birds, or those that are suspected to be infected, with bare hands
Dispose the carcass of dead birds using gloves and plastic carry bags into a trash can
Avoid travelling to places with reported incidences of bird flu
Consult your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms within 10 days of handling birds or travelling to areas with the flu outbreak
Sepsis
Pneumonia
Organ failure
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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