Avian Influenza

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://

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Work Cited http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/P

MH0004522/

http://www.who.int/influenza/human_animal_interface/en/