Avian Influenza
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Avian Influenza Disease Project By:
Chase HoperichMakayla MannsBurgandi Mang
Type Of DiseaseAvian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu,
is a flu infection in birds. This virus can cause infection and mutation
in humans.If the mutation spreads, it can cause a
worldwide epidemic.
Description Of The DiseaseBird flu is lethal in poultry and fatal if a
human is infected.It is also caused by type A strains of the
influenza virus.Slightly more than 60% of those who have
been infected have died.
History Of The Disease The first bird flu infection occurred in Hong
Kong in 1997.The epidemic was related to chickens.Since then it has been reported in Asia,
Africa, Europe, Indonesia, and the Pacific.
Symptoms Of The DiseaseCoughDiarrhea Difficulty BreathingFeverHeadache Malaise Muscle Aches Runny NoseSore Throat
Transmission Of The DiseaseIt is caused Directly from birds or from avian
influenza A virus in contaminated environments to people.
Or through an intermediate host, such as a duck or a pig.
Curse or TreatmentsPeople with severe infection may need to be
placed on a breathing machine. Experts recommend that persons diagnosed
with avian flu be put in isolation.Doctors recommend that people get an
influenza (flu) shot to reduce the chance of an avian flu virus mixing with a human flu Virus.
Places Of Bird Flu Infection
Short Videohttp://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPisxRbf2x8
Work Cited http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/P
MH0004522/
http://www.who.int/influenza/human_animal_interface/en/
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