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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). By: Joseph Teague & Michael Lebo. Avian Influenza. Avian influenza A (H5N1), also know as Bird Flu, is a flu infection that birds have and can change to infect humans. When it changes to infect humans it can be deadly. ("PubMed Health"). History.

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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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  1. Avian Influenza(Bird Flu) By: Joseph Teague & Michael Lebo

  2. Avian Influenza Avian influenza A (H5N1), also know as Bird Flu, is a flu infection that birds have and can change to infect humans. When it changes to infect humans it can be deadly. ("PubMed Health")

  3. History The virus was first noted to affect people in 1997 in Hong Kong, China. The Bird Flu has since broke out in Asia, Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Vietnam, and many other countries. More than 60% of the people that have been infected with the Bird Flu have died. ("PubMed Health")

  4. Symptoms Symptoms depend on the strain of virus. Infection with the H5N1 virus in humans causes typical flu-like symptoms, which might include: Cough (dry or productive) Diarrhea ("PubMed Health")

  5. Symptoms cont. • Difficulty breathing • Fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C) • Headache • Malaise • Muscle aches • Runny nose • Sore throat ("PubMed Health")

  6. Treatment • Due to the multiple types of the Bird Flu virus treatments vary. • “In general, treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza)” ("PubMed Health") • It is best to start taking medication within 48 hours of the start of symptoms.

  7. Prevention • Avoid going to places where the Brid flu is or has broke out. • Wear the correct clothing when working with or around birds. • Avoid eating raw or undercooked bird meet. ("PubMed Health")

  8. Bird flu Link • http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/22/172582712/to-keep-deadly-bird-flu-in-the-lab-feds-set-rules-for-scientists

  9. Works cited "Avian Influenza." PubMed Health. National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Feb 2011. Web. 22 Feb 2013. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/22/172582712/to-keep-deadly-bird-flu-in-the-lab-feds-set-rules-for-scientists

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