What are the symptoms of the bird flu in humans?
City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningSymptoms of bird flu reported in humans have ranged from typical influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress (difficulty breathing), viral pneumonia and other severe and life-threatening complications. Only if you have recently returned from travel to an area where bird flu is present. Depending on your symptoms, dates of travel, and activities, additional testing might be recommended.
Related QuestionsWinnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sSymptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of bird flu may depend on which virus caused the infection.Related Questions
How is bird flu in humans treated?
Avian Flu Frequently Asked QuestionsStudies done in laboratories suggest that the prescription medicines approved for human flu viruses should work in preventing bird flu infection in humans. However, flu viruses can become resistant to these drugs, so these medications may not always work. Additional studies are needed to prove the effectiveness of these medicines
Related QuestionsWhat is the risk to humans from bird flu?
Avian Flu Frequently Asked QuestionsThe risk from bird flu is generally low to most people because the viruses occur mainly among birds and do not usually infect humans. However, during an outbreak of bird flu among poultry (domesticated chicken, ducks, turkeys), there is a possible risk to people who have contact with infected birds or surfaces that have been contaminated with excretions from infected birds.
Related QuestionsHow is bird flu spread to humans?
FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...The bird flu virus is found in the saliva, nasal secretions, and feces of an infected bird. People need to have close contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated with their excretions to get bird flu. There is no evidence of sustained person-to-person transmission of the virus at this time.
Related QuestionsWhat Are The Symptoms In Humans and Treatment Options For Bird Flu?
Avian Influenza - Bird Flu FAQA person infected by bird flu may have all symptoms of common flu like fever, persistent cough, sore throat and body ache. Moreover, there is a high risk of complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, eye and ear infections and severe breathing problems. The most effective drugs known for seasonal flu are Oseltamivir (commercial name Tamiflu) and Zanamavir (Commercial name Relenza).
Related QuestionsWhat are the symptoms of avian (bird) flu in humans?
PHILA.GOV | Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness and ResponseSymptoms of avian (bird) flu have ranged from flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, breathing problems, and other life-threatening ailments.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions - ADB.orgIn those outbreak, patients developed symptoms of fever, sore throat, cough and, in several of the fatal cases, severe respiratory distress secondary to viral pneumonia. Previously healthy adults and children, and some with chronic medical conditions, were affected.Related Questions
What are the symptoms of bird flu?
FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...Symptoms of various bird flu viruses in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches to eye infections, pneumonia, and severe respiratory diseases, such as acute respiratory distress and other life-threatening complications.
Related QuestionsAvian Influenza (Bird Flu) - The Ohio State UniversitySymptoms of bird flu in humans consist of normal flu-like symptoms of coughing, sore throat, muscle-ache and fever. Eye infections, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress and other severe life-threatening complications can also accompany the disease.Related Questions
New Neighborhood Voice - Edition 39, September 2006Symptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The symptoms of bird flu may depend on which virus caused the infection.Related Questions
How does the bird flu become contagious to humans?
IA DNR: Avian Flu FAQThe avian influenza virus must change. The virus can change to become more contagious among humans in two ways. The first is a "reassortment" event, in which genetic material is exchanged between human and avian viruses during co-infection of a human or pig. Reassortment could result in a fully contagious pandemic virus.
Related QuestionsAre the symptoms of avian flu in humans different from seasonal flu?
Online Health TopicsThe symptoms of avian flu in humans may be similar to those for the common seasonal flu but usually progress more aggressively and may also include:
Related QuestionsShould we worry about avian (bird) flu, is it dangerous to humans and can we control it?
Surrey Alert Public Info -Currently, the government is monitoring the situation. A number of control measures will be immediately implemented in the event of the disease being suspected in flocks of poultry or tamed birds. Detailed information and advice can be found on the Surrey County Council Trading Standards web pages and on the following websites: Department of Health, Health Protection Agency, DEFRA, NHS Direct and the National Farmers Union (NFU)
Related QuestionsHow do humans get avian (bird) flu?
PHILA.GOV | Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness and ResponseHumans can get avian flu from direct contact with infected birds or objects contaminated by the infected bird's feces (droppings). The most likely way to catch the avian flu is during killing, defeathering, and preparing infected poultry for cooking.
Related QuestionsWhy does the current bird flu outbreak pose a risk for becoming a pandemic flu outbreak in humans?
NAVNew human flu viruses can arise from bird flu viruses that then change to a form that can infect humans and spread readily from person to person. Current bird flu outbreaks in Asia, Europe and Africa are caused by a type of flu virus called "H5N1." Human infections and deaths due to the H5N1 virus have occurred, although the virus has at this time not developed the ability to pass easily from person to person and cause outbreaks in humans.
Related QuestionsWhat are the signs and symptoms of bird flu in humans?
Anuj Bloggin: February 2006One suspects that a patient with influenza or pneumonia or any other respiratory illness is a case of bird flu avian influenza if the patient has had direct or indirect contact through handling or having taken care or getting near sick chickens or other birds. A laboratory confirmation of the bird flu infection and epidemiologic link with unusual death or epidemics of chickens will support the diagnosis of bird flu.
Related QuestionsQuestion: What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans?
Bird Flu / Avian Influenza - Ankara, TurkeySymptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases< (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. The most consistent symptoms include fever (>38°C or >100.4°F) and a respiratory syndrome including a non-productive cough and sore throat.
Related QuestionsWhat are the symptoms of "bird flu" in people?
New Mexico Avian InfuenzaThe symptoms of avian influenza in people range from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, muscle aches, sore throat) to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, diarrhea, secondary bacterial infections and other severe life-threatening complications.
Related QuestionsDO BIRD FLU VIRUSES INFECT HUMANS?
Winnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sBird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but several cases of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since 1997.
Related QuestionsCan humans get bird flu now?
Avian Influenza "Bird Flu" Frequently Asked Questi...Unfortunately, yes. About 200 people, most of them in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, or China, have developed a human form of the disease, typically from direct contact with infected birds among the poultry flocks that live and roam freely in rural villages.
Related QuestionsWhat is "Bird Flu"?
IA DNR: Avian Flu FAQBird Flu" or Avian Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can classified as either low pathogenic (low mortality) or high pathogenic (up to 100% mortality). Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the common flu in humans is a common annual event in birds. High Pathogenic Avian Influenza like the H5N1 virus circulating in Asia, Europe, and Africa is less common.
Related QuestionsAvian Flu Awareness: Case Western Reserve UniversityAvian influenza, or bird flu, is a virus that is highly contagious among wild birds and often fatal to domesticated birds and poultry. There are several strains of bird flu that affect birds, but the one causing the most concern is the H5N1 subtype, which is highly lethal to domesticated birds. The H5N1 strain was first detected in humans in 1997 and has killed 67 people in Southeast Asia since 2003.Related Questions
