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Health Encyclopedia: Avian Influenza

Definition

Avian influenza is flu infection in birds.The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it. The virus that causes this infection in birds can mutate (change) to easily infect humans. Such mutation can start a deadly worldwide epidemic.

Alternative Names

Bird flu; H5N1

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genetic informat...

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Health Guide

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

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Time for a Flu Shot?

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Pneumonia: Prevention

...possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and flus are spread primarily when... Read more »

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For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).Two classes of antiviral agents have... Read more »

Pneumonia: Causes

...between 10 - 15% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. It is the organism most often associated with viral influenza, and can develop about five days after the onset of flu symptoms. Pneumonia from S.... Read more »

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